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This Last Will and Testament may be used by an individual who is married or in a domestic
partnership or civil union, with minor children from a prior marriage. It is intended to
adequately provide for the appointment of a personal representative who will administer the
individual's last will and testament and carry out its provisions. This document will make
sure that the individual's assets and property are distributed in the manner prescribed by
the individual. It also includes a testamentary trust that will provide for any minor
beneficiaries until they reach the age of twenty-one and appoints a guardian for the minor
children. This document is a useful estate planning tool for individuals located in
Tennessee who want to determine the manner in which their assets are distributed upon
death.
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LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF
_______________________________________
[Instruction: Insert the name of Testator]
I, _______________________________________, [Instruction: Insert the name of testator] a
resident of Tennessee, under Tennessee [STATUTE], being of legal age and sound and disposing
mind and memory, and not being actuated by any duress, menace, fraud, mistake, or undue
influence, do make, publish, and declare this to be my last will and testament (hereinafter the
“Last Will and Testament” or the “Will”), hereby expressly revoking all Wills and Codicils
previously made by me.
ARTICLE I
MARRIAGE AND CHILDREN
I am married to, or in a domestic partnership or civil union with
________________________________ [Instruction: Insert the name of spouse or partner]
and have the following child or children from one or more prior marriages:
[Instruction: Insert the Name of the Children and DOB]
Name: __________________________ Date of Birth: __________________
Name: __________________________ Date of Birth: __________________
Name: __________________________ Date of Birth: __________________
ARTICLE II
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
I hereby appoint ___________________________________ [Instruction: Insert the Name of
Personal Representative] as Personal Representative of this my Last Will and Testament, and if
this Personal Representative is unable or unwilling to serve, then I appoint
____________________________________ [Instruction: Insert the Name of Alternate
Personal Representative] as alternate Personal Representative. My Personal Representative
shall be authorized to carry out all provisions of this Will and pay my just debts that may be
probated, registered, and allowed against my estate. However, this provision shall not extend the
statute of limitations for the payment of debts, or enlarge upon my legal obligation or any
statutory duty of Personal Representative to pay debts and funeral expenses.
No bond or security of any kind shall be required of any personal representative appointed in this
Will.
My personal representative, whether original, substitute, or successor shall hereafter also be
referred to as my “Executor”.
ARTICLE III
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GUARDIAN
In the event that a guardian is necessary for