Legal Last Will and Testament Template for New Jersey

New Jersey Last Will and Testament

This Last Will and Testament is made in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey. It is designed to express the wishes of the person making it (the "Testator") regarding the distribution of their property upon death.

Testator's Details

Full Name: ________________________________________

Date of Birth: _____________________________________

Social Security Number: ____________________________

Address: __________________________________________

City: __________________ State: NJ Zip Code: ________

Article I: Declaration

I, _______________ [Testator's Full Name], a resident of _______________ [City], New Jersey, being of legal age and sound mind, do hereby declare this document to be my Last Will and Testament, revoking all prior wills and codicils.

Article II: Appointment of Executor

I hereby appoint _________________ [Name of Executor] of _______________ [Executor's Address], as the Executor of my Will. In the event that this individual is unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint _________________ [Alternate Executor's Name] as the alternate Executor.

Article III: Payment of Debts and Expenses

I direct my Executor to pay all of my just debts, funeral expenses, and the expenses of administering my estate, from my estate, as soon after my death as is practicable.

Article IV: Distribution of Property

All of my property, real, personal, or mixed, wherever situated, shall be distributed as follows:

1. To _______________ [Name], I leave _________________________________________ [Description of Property/Gift].
2. To _______________ [Name], I leave _________________________________________ [Description of Property/Gift].
3. Add additional lines as necessary.

Article V: Guardian for Minor Children

If I am the parent or legal guardian of minor children at the time of my death, I appoint _________________ [Name of Guardian] to serve as their personal guardian, and _________________ [Alternate Guardian's Name] as alternate guardian, should the primary guardian be unable or unwilling to serve.

Article VI: Other Provisions

Any other special instructions or provisions can be listed here.

Article VII: Signatures

This Will was signed on _______________ [Date], at _______________ [Location], in the presence of the undersigned witnesses, who witnessed and subscribed this Will at the request of the Testator, and in the Testator's presence.

_____________________ [Testator's Signature]

_____________________ [Print Name of Testator]

Witnesses

1. Name: ____________________ Address: ________________________ Signature: ____________________
2. Name: ____________________ Address: ________________________ Signature: ____________________
3. Name: ____________________ Address: ________________________ Signature: ____________________

Notarization

This document was acknowledged before me on __________ [Date] by ______________ [Testator's Name].

_____________________ [Signature of Notary]

_____________________ [Print Name of Notary]

My commission expires: ____________________.