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Ten Steps to Completing Your Last Will and Testament
- Select the appropriate Last Will and Testament Form best suited to your circumstances from Legal Messenger archive.
- Destroy all copies of old and prior wills you have previously executed.
- Enter your information and delete any remaining blank lines.
- Provide at least nominal gifts to all your children. If you leave nothing for them, a judge could determine at a later date that you forgot to do so, should one of them challenge your Will. Even a gift of $1 to the child you “omit” will suffice. It is not recommended that you leave a nominal gift to your spouse using this will. In general, states require that the surviving spouse receive one-third to one-half of the deceased spouse’s estate. If you wish to leave less than half of your estate to your spouse, consult with an attorney.
- Review and correct errors. Review your answers carefully and ensure they clearly and accurately reflect your intent.
- Choose appropriate witnesses. All states require two witnesses, with the exception of Vermont. However, it is strongly recommended that you have three witnesses sign your Will in the event a witness dies or moves to another state. Your spouse or children should not serve as witnesses. Your witnesses must be at least 18 years of age and should not be a beneficiary to your Will.
- Choose an appropriate executor and alternate executor. Ideally, these individuals should reside in the same state. Otherwise, it would be costly for your executor to travel back-and-forth to manage your estate. Some states require that out-of-state executors post a cash bond, even if you have waived this requirement in your will.

