North Dakota Last Will and Testament
This Last Will and Testament (the "Will") is made in accordance with the North Dakota Century Code, specifically addressing the regulations and requirements set forth for wills and testamentary provisions within the state. By this document, the undersigned (hereinafter referred to as the "Testator") declares this Will to be their clear and final wishes concerning the distribution of their estate upon their demise.
Testator Information
Full Name: ____________________________________________
Date of Birth: __________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________
City: __________________ State: North Dakota Zip: _________
Article I: Declaration
I, _______________ [Testator’s full name], a resident of _______________ [city], North Dakota, being of sound mind, not acting under duress, menace, fraud, or undue influence of any person, do hereby declare this document to be my Will and revoke any and all wills and codicils previously made by me.
Article II: Family Information
In order to avoid any confusion regarding my family members, I provide the following information:
- Spouse's Full Name (if applicable): ___________________________________
- Children's Names and Birthdates:
- _________________________________ [Name], Born on _______________ [Birthdate]
- _________________________________ [Name], Born on _______________ [Birthdate]
- _________________________________ [Name], Born on _______________ [Birthdate]
- Other Dependents or Beneficiaries: ___________________________________
Article III: Appointment of Executor
I hereby nominate and appoint _______________ [Executor’s full name], residing at _______________ [address], to serve as the Executor of my Will. In the event that this individual is unable or unwilling to serve, I nominate _______________ [Alternate Executor’s full name], as the alternate Executor.
Article IV: Distribution of the Estate
I instruct my Executor to distribute my tangible personal property, real estate, and the remainder of my estate as follows:
- To my spouse, _______________ [Spouse’s full name], I bequeath the following: _______________;
- To my children, named above, I bequeath the following: _______________;
- To _______________ [Other Beneficiaries’ names], I bequeath the following: _______________.
Article V: Guardianship of Minor Children
In the event that I am the sole parental guardian at the time of my death, I appoint _______________ [Guardian’s full name], living at _______________ [address], as the guardian of my minor children.
Article VI: Signature
This Will was executed on the date below at _______________ [city, state of execution], in the presence of witnesses, who in my presence and in the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed their names.
Date: ____________________
Testator's Signature: ____________________
Printed Name: ____________________
Witnesses
The undersigned, being duly sworn, declare to the best of our knowledge, belief, and under penalty of perjury, that the Testator signed and executed this document as their Last Will and Testament in our presence. We further affirm that the Testator appeared to be of sound mind and not under any duress at the time of signing. We are of legal age in the state of North Dakota and are not named as beneficiaries in this Will.
Witness 1 Signature: ____________________
Printed Name: ____________________
Date: ____________________
Address: _______________________________
Witness 2 Signature: ____________________
Printed Name: ____________________
Date: ____________________
Address: _______________________________