Valid Last Will and Testament Template for the State of Connecticut

Connecticut Last Will and Testament

This Last Will and Testament is made by me, __________________ [insert your full name], currently residing at __________________ [insert your full address], Connecticut. I hereby revoke all wills and codicils previously made by me.

This document is executed in accordance with the laws of the State of Connecticut, specifically referencing the Connecticut Probate Court Rules of Procedure, ensuring my wishes are fully recognized and enforceable under state law.

Article I: Declaration

I declare that I am of legal age to make this will and am of sound mind. This Last Will and Testament expresses my wishes without undue influence or duress.

Article II: Family Information

I hereby declare that I am married to __________________ [insert spouse's full name], hereinafter referred to as "my spouse". We were married on __________________ [insert date of marriage].

I have the following children:

1. __________________ [insert full name and date of birth of first child]
2. __________________ [insert full name and date of birth of second child, if applicable]

Article III: Appointment of Executor

I hereby appoint __________________ [insert name of executor], residing at __________________ [insert address of executor], as the Executor of this will. Should this individual be unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint __________________ [insert name of alternate executor], residing at __________________ [insert address of alternate executor], as the alternate Executor.

Article IV: Bequests

I direct my Executor to distribute my tangible personal property to my beneficiaries as follows:

1. __________________ [insert description of item and name of beneficiary]
2. __________________ [insert description of item and name of beneficiary]

If any beneficiary named in this Will predeceases me, the bequest to such beneficiary will lapse, and the property will be distributed to my remaining beneficiaries in equal shares.

Article V: Guardianship

I appoint __________________ [insert name of guardian], residing at __________________ [insert address of guardian], as the guardian of my minor children. Should this individual be unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint __________________ [insert name of alternate guardian], residing at __________________ [insert address of alternate guardian], as the alternate guardian.

Article VI: Signatures

This Last Will and Testament was signed and declared by me on __________________ [insert date], in the presence of the following witnesses, who in my presence and in the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed our names:

__________________ [Signature of Testator]

Witnesses:

1. __________________ [insert name, address, and signature of first witness]
2. __________________ [insert name, address, and signature of second witness]