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LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT - SIMPLE FORMAT
I, [Full Name], son / daughter / wife of [Parent / Spouse Name], aged about [Age] years, residing at [Address], being of sound mind and good health, do hereby make this my Last Will and Testament.
1. REVOCATION
I hereby revoke all former wills and codicils made by me at any time before this Will.
2. FAMILY DETAILS
My family members / legal heirs are:
[List names and relationship]
3. EXECUTOR
I appoint [Executor Name], residing at [Address], to be the Executor of this Will. If the above person is unable or unwilling to act, I appoint [Alternate Executor Name] as alternate Executor.
4. DECLARATION OF OWNERSHIP
I declare that the assets mentioned in this Will are my self-acquired / legally held assets and I have full right to dispose of them by this Will.
5. BEQUEST OF IMMOVABLE PROPERTY
I bequeath my property situated at [Property Address / Description] to [Beneficiary Name] absolutely, together with all rights attached to the said property.
6. BEQUEST OF BANK ACCOUNTS / INVESTMENTS
I bequeath my bank accounts, fixed deposits, shares, mutual funds, insurance proceeds, and other financial assets described below to [Beneficiary Name / Names] in the following manner:
[Insert details]
7. JEWELLERY / MOVABLE ASSETS
I bequeath my jewellery, vehicle, furniture, personal effects, and other movable assets as follows:
[Insert details]
8. RESIDUAL CLAUSE
All the rest and residue of my estate, movable or immovable, wherever situated and not specifically mentioned above, shall go to [Beneficiary Name].
9. NO COERCION
I am executing this Will voluntarily, in full possession of my mental faculties, without coercion, pressure, or undue influence from any person.
10. WITNESSES
I am signing this Will in the presence of the undersigned witnesses, who are signing in my presence and in the presence of each other.
SIGNED BY THE TESTATOR / TESTATRIX
Signature: __________________
Name: [Testator Name]
Date: [Date]
Place: [City]
WITNESS 1
Signature: __________________
Name: [Witness 1 Name]
Address: [Witness 1 Address]
WITNESS 2
Signature: __________________
Name: [Witness 2 Name]
Address: [Witness 2 Address]
Suggested practical safeguards:
- Use two independent witnesses.
- Mention property details clearly.
- Keep medical fitness records if age or health may later be questioned.
- Store the original safely and tell the executor where it is kept.
Important note:
Registration of a Will is not mandatory in many cases, but proper drafting, execution, and witness selection matter greatly. Complex family arrangements, blended families, or disputed property should be reviewed by a lawyer before signing.
