LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF
CLIENT

I,	, a resident of and domiciled in

County, North Carolina, declare this to be my last will, hereby revoking all wills and codicils heretofore made by me.

ARTICLE 1

After the allotment of any special exempt allowances, I hereby direct that all my just debts, including funeral expenses, taxes, and the cost of administration of my estate be paid out of the assets of my estate as soon as practicable after my death.   I hereby authorize my Executor to settle and discharge all claims against my estate in his/her absolute discretion.
ARTICLE 2 A

All Property to One (or Mo re) Beneficiary

I hereby give, devise, and bequeath all of my property, both real and personal, tangible and intangible, of whatsoever kind and where ever situated, including all property which I may acquire or become entitled to after execution of this will, to
my	,	and	, if she shall survive me, in equal

shares, absolutely and in fee simple.

ARTICLE 2B

All Property to One (or Mo re) Beneficiary with Bank Account S pecified

I hereby give, devise, and bequeath all of my property, both real and personal, tangible  and  intangible,  of  whatsoever  kind  and  where  ever  situated,  including  all property which I may acquire or become entitled to after execution of this will, including
my bank and/or savings accounts on deposit at	, located

in	,	North Carolina, to my	,	and

,	if he/she/they shall survive me, in equal shares, absolutely and in fee

simple.  (Note: Include Bank Account Numbers if Appropriate).

ARTICLE 2 C

All Property to One (or Mo re) Beneficiary with Real Property Identified by Deed Book
Listing

I hereby give, devise, and bequeath all of my property, both real and p ersonal, tangible  and  intangible,  of  whatsoever  kind  and  where  ever  situated,  including  all property which I may acquire or become entitled to after execution of this will, including
my house and/or lot located at	,	, North

Carolina, which is more particularly described in Deed Book	Page	of the

County, North Carolina Registry, to my	and

if she shall survive me, in equal shares, absolutely and in

fee simple.

ARTICLE 2D

Bequest of Personal Property Only

I hereby give, devise, and bequeath to my	 		 	if

he/she shall survive me, all my personal effects and ta ngible personal property, cash on hand, deposits and securities, and any other personal property that I may own at the time
of my death.

ARTICLE 2 E

Bequest of Real Property Only

I hereby give, devise, and bequeath, in fee simple absolute, to my

if he/she shall survive me, my	located at

North Carolina, which is more particularly

described at Deed Book	Page	of the	County, North Carolina

Registry.

ARTICLE 2 F

Bequest of Specific Gift

I hereby give, devise, and bequeath to my

if he/she shall survive me, my

ARTICLE 2G

Items Listed in Separate Writing

I wish those items of personal property described in a letter in my  handwriting which I may attach to this will be divided in accordance with the instructions in the letter. I may amend this letter as I feel necessary.  I realize that the letter is not binding on my

Executor/Executrix but is an expression of my wishes.

AR TICLE 2H

Life Estate; After, in Fee to, Successor

I hereby give, devise, and bequeath to my

for and during his natural life, my	located at

North Carolina, which is more

particularly described at Deed Book	Page	of the	County,

North Carolina Registry. At the death of	my

shall become the sole owner, in fee simple absolute, of my

located at	.

ARTICLE 2I

Charitable Bequest

I hereby give, devise, and bequeath to	of

North Carolina, the sum of

DOLLARS	($	)   This bequest is unrestricted and

the Board of Trustees or other governing body may use and expend the same for the

benefit of	in any manner it deems appropriate.  (Note:

Restrictions can be stated if desired).

ARTICLE 3

Transfer to Minor

If	(beneficiary name) shall be less than twenty one years of age at the time of my death, I bequeath and devise his/her share of my estate to

his parent, my

(custodian name) as custodian for the minor child  under the North Carolina Uniform

Transfers to Minors Act as set  forth in C hapter 33A of the North Carolina General

Statutes.

If     	( custodian name) predeceases me, declines to serve

as custodian, or is otherwise unable or ineligible to serve as custodian, then I bequeath

and devise	(beneficiary name) share of my estate to

(alternate custodian name), as custodian for the minor child under the North Carolina Uniform Transfers to  Minors Act.	My  Executor shall place the
custodian in control of the custodial property as soon as practicable.  The custodian shall

transfer this property to	(beneficiary name) when she/he reaches

the age of	(use 21 as a default, or choose and age between 18 and 21).

Note: Choose Between Articles 4A, 4B, and 4C

ARTICLE 4 A

Alternate Beneficiaries - Residual Estate Distribution

If a beneficiary or devisee named in this will shall not survive me, the bequest or devise shall become part of my residuary estate hereinafter disposed of.
ARTICLE 4B

Alternate Beneficiaries - Per Capita Distribution

If a beneficiary or devisee named in this will shall not survive me, the bequest or devise made to said beneficiary or devisee shall be distributed equally among my other beneficiaries and devisees named in this will who shall survive me.

ARTICLE 4 C

Alternate Beneficiaries - Per Stirpes Distribution

If a beneficiary or devisee named in this will shall not survive me, the bequest or devise made to said beneficiary or devisee shall be distributed, per stirpes, and in fee unto his or her issue who shall be living at the time of my death, if any, and if none, then I devise and bequeath his or her interest to be shared equally among my other beneficiaries and devisees who shall survive me.
ARTICLE 5

Mandatory Simultaneous Death Clause

If any beneficiary and I shall die under circumstances that there is not sufficient evidence to determine the order of our death or if she shall die within a period of three months after the date of my death, then it shall be conclusively presumed for purposes of this    my   Last   Will   and    Testament   that   such   beneficiary   predeceased    me.
ARTICLE 6

Mandatory Residual Clause

I hereby give, devise, and bequeath all the rest, residue, and remainder of my property which I may own at the time of my death, both real and personal, tangible and intangible, of whatsoever nature and where ever situated (herein called my “residuary
estate”), to my	and	if she shall

survive me, in equal shares, absolutely and in fee simple.

ARTICLE 7 A

Guardianship, Minor Child(ren)

I nominate my	to be appointed

guardian of the estate and of the person of each of my minor children said guardian to have exclusive management of their respective estates, and to have exclusive control of
their custody, care and education.  I direct that no bond shall be required of sa id guardian.

If my	shall predecease me, I appoint my

guardian of the estate and of the person of

my minor children.

ARTICLE 7B

Guardianship, Disabled Adult in Household

I nominate my	to be appointed

guardian of the estate and of the person of	an adult

for whom I have been appointed guardian, (

and

), said guardian to have

exclusive  management of she estate, and to  have control of she custody, care and/or supervision to the same extent to which I have been appointed.  I propose that no bond
shall be required of said guardian.  If my

shall predecease me, I nominate my

guardian (of the estate, of the person,

both) of my	.

ARTICLE 8

Executor

I appoint my	to be Executor of

this my last will and testament.  I direct that no bond be required of my Executor for the

faithful performance of her duties as Executor.  If

my	shall predecease me or for any reason

shall fail to qualify as Executor hereunder, or having qualified, shall die or resign, then in

such event, I appoint my	to be Executor of

this my last will.  I hereby grant to my Executor all the powers set forth in North Carolina General Statutes, Section 32-27, and these powers are hereby incorporated by reference and made part of this instrument inc luding, but not limited to, the power and authority to sell, transfer and convey any property, real or personal, which I may own at the time of my death without order of court at such time and price and upon such terms and conditions as my Executor may determine and to do every other act and thing necessary
or appropriate for the complete administration of my estate.

I,	the testator, sign my name to this instrument this

day of	20	and being first duly sworn, do hereby

declare to the undersigned authority that I sign and execute this instrument as my last will and that I sign it willingly (or willingly direct another to sign for me), that I execute it as my free and voluntary act for the purposes therein expressed, and t hat I am eighteen years
of age or older, of sound mind, and under no constraint or undue influence.

 	(SEAL)

We     	and	 	the witnesses,

sign our names to this instrument, being first duly sworn, and do hereby  declare to the

undersigned authority that the testator signs and executes this instrument as his/her last will and that she signs it willingly (or willingly directs another to sign for her), and that each of us, in the presence and hearing of the testator, hereby signs this will as witness to the testator's signing, and to the best of our knowledge the testator is eighteen years of age or older, of sound mind, and under no constraint or undue influence.

residing at

residing at

THE S TATE OF NORTH CARO LINA COUNTY OF

Subscribed, sworn to and acknowledged before me by

, the

testator  and  subscribed  and  sworn  before  me  by

and	,

witnesses, this _

day of

, 2	.

(NOTARY PUBLIC)

(SEAL)

(Printed Name of NOTARY PUBLIC)

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