Last Will and Testament (Simple) Template

A simple will leaving property to beneficiaries.

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Full: detailed and comprehensive, with optional clauses you can switch on.

This template is not legal advice; consult a licensed attorney in your state. IMPORTANT: Many states do not accept electronically signed wills, and all states require specific formalities (typically two disinterested witnesses, and often a notarized self-proving affidavit). Print and sign in person with witnesses unless your state expressly allows electronic wills.
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1. Parties2. Details 1/23. Details 2/24. Optional clauses

Parties

Signing order: Testator → Witness 1 → Witness 2. Each signer is invited after the previous one signs.

1. TestatorFull name *Email (to send the signing link)

2. Witness 1Full name *Email (to send the signing link)

3. Witness 2Full name *Email (to send the signing link)

Signature, date and name fields are added for every signer automatically.

Details 1/2

Testator city, county and state *Executor name *Alternate executor *Beneficiaries and giftsWho receives everything else *Guardian for minor children (if any)

Details 2/2

Governing state *County where notarized (if notarized)

Optional clauses

Binding arbitration instead of court
BINDING ARBITRATION. Any dispute not resolved by negotiation or mediation shall be settled by binding arbitration before a single arbitrator under the rules of a recognized arbitration provider, held in the county named for venue (or the governing state). Judgment on the award may be entered in any court with jurisdiction.Winner recovers attorney fees
ATTORNEY FEES. In any action to enforce this document, the prevailing party may recover its reasonable attorney fees and costs.Waive jury trial
JURY WAIVER. To the extent permitted by law, each party waives trial by jury in any action arising out of this document.Force majeure (excuse for events beyond control)
FORCE MAJEURE. Neither party is liable for delay or failure to perform (other than payment) caused by events beyond its reasonable control, such as natural disasters, war, epidemics or government action, if it gives prompt notice and resumes performance as soon as practical.No assignment without consent
ASSIGNMENT. Neither party may assign this document without the other party's prior written consent, except to a successor of its entire business.

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Signature, initials (every page) and date fields are placed for each party. A witness/notary block is included. You can review and adjust them before sending.

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What the sections mean (plain English)

Powers: What the person acting for someone else is allowed to do.
GOVERNING LAW: Which state's law applies and where any lawsuit must be filed.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION: How disagreements get handled before anyone goes to court.
SEVERABILITY: If a court strikes one clause, the rest still counts.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT; AMENDMENTS: How this document can be changed later.
NOTICES: How the parties must officially contact each other.
COUNTERPARTS; ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES: E-signatures are valid and each party can sign separately.
Optional clauses: Extra terms you can switch on or off in step 3. Leave them off if unsure.

How to use this Last Will and Testament (Simple) template

Answer the guided questions. Your name and company fill in automatically from your profile.
Pick the governing state and complete the [STATE-SPECIFIC] blanks. Switch optional clauses on or off.
Check the live preview, then create the document. Signature, initial and date fields are placed for each party.
Review the fields and send. Each party signs in order, and everyone gets the signed PDF.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Last Will and Testament template free?

Yes. You can fill it in, download it and send it for electronic signature with a free E-Sign Auto account.

Is an electronically signed Last Will and Testament legally binding?

In the U.S., the federal ESIGN Act and state UETA laws generally give e-signatures the same effect as handwritten ones, but this type of document often also needs witnesses or a notary, and some states require wet-ink signatures. Check your state's rules.

Does this template work in my state?

It is a generic, state-neutral starting point. Pick your governing state and complete every blank marked [STATE-SPECIFIC]. This template is not legal advice; consult a licensed attorney in your state.

Who signs, and in what order?

Testator, then Witness 1, then Witness 2. Each signer gets a secure link in that order, with signature, initial and date fields already placed.