Standardized Will Options
In addition to customized options, there are 26 common will scenarios available as fill-in-the-blank PDF documents to avoid making private disclosures to an attorney. Simply select the version appropriate for your needs and fill-in the blank spaces.
Fill-in-the-blank Options
These options provide a multi-page will for two witnesses to sign, a one-page affidavit additional to the will for the witnesses to notarize that they verify the will's validity, and every page of the will has notary blanks to prevent pages from a multi-page document being switched and replaced.
The primary distinction is how to distribute property. A sole beneficiary receives all property. It's a good idea to list an alternate sole beneficiary in case the primary passed away before you update the will. There is also an option to split your property between multiple beneficiaries, both primary and alternate.
Unmarried without Children
- Pick one primary and one alternate beneficiary to receive all of your property. (W12)
- Pick one sole beneficiary to receive all of your property. As an alternative, you have the option to distribute up to one house, two vehicles, two financial accounts, three pets, and a list of property for six beneficiaries. (W14A)
- An expanded version for an alternative beneficiary with the option to distribute up to two houses, four vehicles, four financial accounts, six pets, and a list of property for ten beneficiaries. (W14B)
- Option to distribute up to one house, two vehicles, two financial accounts, three pets, and a list of property for six beneficiaries. Pick one primary and one alternate beneficiary to receive all remaining property. (W13A)
- An expanded version to distribute up to two houses, four vehicles, four financial accounts, six pets, and a list of property for ten beneficiaries. Pick one primary and one alternate beneficiary to receive all remaining property. (W13B)
Unmarried with Children (all adults)
- Three or fewer children who share all property equally. (W10A)
- An expanded version for six or fewer children who share all property equally. (W10B)
- Three or fewer adult children. Option to distribute up to one house, two vehicles, two financial accounts, three pets, and a list of property for six beneficiaries. Your children receive all remaining property, equally divided. (W11A)
- An expanded version for six or fewer adult children. Option to distribute up to two houses, four vehicles, four financial accounts, six pets, and a list of property for ten beneficiaries. Your children receive all remaining property, equally divided. (W11B)
Unmarried with Children (at least one is a minor)
- Three or fewer children who share all property equally. Pick one primary and one alternate sole guardian. (W8A)
- An expanded version for six or fewer children. (W8B)
- Three or fewer children, with at least one being a minor. Option to distribute up to one house, two vehicles, two financial accounts, three pets, and a list of property for six beneficiaries. The children share all remaining property equally. Pick one primary and one alternate sole guardian. (W9A)
- An expanded version for six or fewer children. Option to distribute up to two houses, four vehicles, four financial accounts, six pets, and a list of property for ten beneficiaries. The children share all remaining property equally. Pick one primary and one alternate sole guardian. (W9B)
Married without Children
- Your spouse is sole beneficiary of all property. Pick one alternate. (W5)
- Option to distribute up to one house, two vehicles, two financial accounts, three pets, and a list of property for six beneficiaries. Your spouse receives all remaining property. Pick one alternate. (W6A)
- An expanded version to distribute up to two houses, four vehicles, four financial accounts, six pets, and a list of property for ten beneficiaries. Your spouse receives all remaining property. Pick one alternate. (W6B)
- All property is given to your spouse as sole beneficiary. As an alternative, distribute your property to different beneficiaries. You have the option to distribute up to one house, two vehicles, two financial accounts, three pets, and a list of property for six beneficiaries. (W7A)
- An expanded version with all property given to your spouse as sole beneficiary. As an alternative, distribute your property to different beneficiaries. You have the option to distribute up to two houses, four vehicles, four financial accounts, six pets, and a list of property for ten beneficiaries. (W7B)
Married with Children (all adults)
- Three or fewer children. Your spouse is sole beneficiary of all property. The children share equally as an alternative. (W3A)
- An expanded version for six or fewer children. Your spouse is sole beneficiary of all property. The children share equally as an alternative. (W3B)
- Three or fewer children. You have the option to distribute up to one house, two vehicles, two financial accounts, three pets, and a list of property for six beneficiaries. Your spouse receives all remaining property. The children share equally as an alternative. (W4A)
- An expanded version for six or fewer children. You have the option to distribute up to two houses, four vehicles, four financial accounts, six pets, and a list of property for ten beneficiaries. Your spouse receives all remaining property. The children share equally as an alternative. (W4B)
Married with Children (at least one is a minor)
- Three or fewer children. Your spouse is sole beneficiary of all property. The children share equally as an alternative. Spouse is also sole guardian of all the children. Pick one alternate. (W1A)
- An expanded version for six or fewer children. (W1B)
- Three or fewer children. Option to distribute up to one house, two vehicles, two financial accounts, three pets, and a list of property for six beneficiaries. Your spouse receives all remaining property. The children share equally as an alternative. Spouse is also the sole guardian of all the children. Pick one alternate. (W2A)
- An expanded version for six or fewer children. You have the option to distribute up to two houses, four vehicles, four financial accounts, six pets, and a list of property for ten beneficiaries. Your spouse receives all remaining property. The children share equally as an alternative. Spouse is also the sole guardian of all the children. Pick one alternate. (W2B)
What you need to complete the will
Depending on which version you select, all or some of the following criteria is needed to finish the will.
- Name
- Street address
- City
- County
- Social security number
- Date of birth
- Name of spouse
- Names and dates of birth for each child
- Name and address of primary and/or alternate guardian
- Funeral and burial preferences
- Name and address of primary and/or alternate administrator of your estate
- Name and address of primary and/or alternate sole or partial beneficiaries
- Real Estate: PIN, address, liens, and beneficiary (name and address)
- Vehicle(s): make, model, year, liens, and beneficiary (name and address)
- Account(s): number, institution, type of account, and beneficiary (name and address)
- Pet(s): name and/or type of animal and caretaker (name and address)
- List: description of property and beneficiary (name and address)
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