State Drawn Will in Common Law States

Thomas J. Perrone, CLU

New England Consulting Group of Guilford, Inc.

Last Will of Paul Procrastinator

First: I direct the Probate Judge to appoint anyone of his

choosing to administer all property in my name and

distribute it under the terms of this will.

Second: I direct that all of my assets be converted to cash,

all of my debts paid, including taxes, probate fees,

administrative fees, and attorney’s fee.

Third: I direct that one-half (if I am survived by one child) or one-third (if I am survived by two

or more children) of my separate property, be paid to my spouse.

Fourth: I direct that the balance of my estate be distributed outright, and in cash, in equal

shares to my children.  If any child be a minor, I direct that his share be held by a guardian for

his benefit.  The guardian may be anyone of the court’s choosing.

Fifth:When each of my minor children attains age 18, I direct that his share be then paid to

him outright, regardless of his financial or emotional maturity.

Sixth: In the event that my spouse does not survive me, I direct that his/her share be added to

the children’s shares created under Articles Fourth and Fifth

Seventh:If none of my children survive me but my spouse does, I direct that the remainder

under Article Third be distributed outright in the following manner:

●One-half of my separate property to my spouse.

●The balance to my parents, if living, otherwise to my brothers and sisters or their heirs.

Eighth:If I am not survived by my spouse, children or parents, I direct the Probate Court to

seek out my closest blood relatives and divide my estate among them in a way which gives an

equal share to my closest relatives or their descendants.

Ninth:If no relatives are located, I direct that all of my property go to the State.

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