Iowa Will Template

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Sample Iowa Last Will and Testament

Parties Involved:

Testator: Alice Johnson
Address: 789 Maple Drive, Des Moines, IA 50309

Executor: Robert Smith
Address: 456 Oak Street, Des Moines, IA 50310

Bequests:

I, Alice Johnson, of Des Moines, Iowa, hereby declare this to be my Last Will and Testament. I bequeath all my estate, including real property located at 789 Maple Drive, Des Moines, IA, and personal possessions, to my heirs as specified below, subject to the provisions of this will.

Residuary Estate:

I give, devise, and bequeath all the residue of my estate to my children, including [Child 1 Name], [Child 2 Name], and [Child 3 Name], in equal shares.

Guardianship:

In the event that any of my children are minors at the time of my death, I appoint [Guardian Name] of [Guardian Address] as guardian of said children.

Executor:

I nominate and appoint Robert Smith as executor of this my Last Will and Testament. If he should be unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint [Alternate Executor Name] as successor.

Signed this ____ day of ____________, 20____, at Des Moines, Iowa.

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Alice Johnson (Testator)
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Robert Smith (Executor)