Blank Last Will and Testament Template for Iowa

Iowa Last Will and Testament

This Last Will and Testament (the “Will”) is designed to be compliant with the laws of the State of Iowa. It serves to outline the wishes of the undersigned (hereinafter referred to as “I” or the “Testator”) regarding the distribution of my assets and belongings upon my demise. I, _________ [Testator’s full legal name], residing at _____________ [Testator’s full address, City, County, State], being of sound mind and at least eighteen (18) years of age, or lawfully married, or having been lawfully married or a member of the armed forces, or of the maritime service, hereby declare this document to be my Will, revoking all other documents that previously served in this capacity.

I appoint ___________ [name of Executor] of ____________ [Executor’s address], as the Executor of my Will. In the event that this named Executor is unable or unwilling to serve, I then appoint ___________ [name of alternate Executor] of ____________ [alternate Executor’s address] as the alternate Executor. I grant my Executor all powers allowable under Iowa law, including the power to sell, divide, convert, and distribute my assets.

The following outlines the distribution of my assets:

1. Specific Bequests: I hereby bequeath the following items to the individuals listed:

___________ [description of the item] to ___________ [recipient’s name and relation to Testator].

Additional items and recipients may be listed in the same manner.

2. Residuary Estate: All of my remaining assets, known as my residuary estate, shall be distributed as follows:

___________ [percentage of residuary estate] to ____________ [recipient’s name and relation to Testator], and

Subsequent shares and their recipients should be listed in the same fashion.

3. Guardian for Minor Children: I appoint __________ [name of Guardian] of __________ [Guardian’s address] as the guardian of my minor children. In the event that this guardian is unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint __________ [name of alternate Guardian] of _________ [alternate Guardian’s address] as the alternate guardian.
4. Additional Provisions: Should any beneficiary to this Will predecease me, the bequeathed property will devolve in the following manner:

___________ [alternative arrangements for distribution if a beneficiary predeceases the Testator].

Signatures: This Will was signed on this _____ day of ________ [month], ______ [year], at _____________ [location of signing], in the presence of undersigned witnesses, who, in my presence and in the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed their names.

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[Testator’s signature]

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[Printed Name of Testator]

Witnesses: As witnesses to the signing of this Will by the Testator named above, we declare that as per our assessment, the Testator appears to be of sound mind and states this Will willingly and free of undue influence. We are eighteen years of age or older and not named as beneficiaries in this Will. We have signed this Will in the presence of the Testator and each other on the date indicated by the Testator.

Witness 1: __________________________________
[Printed Name of Witness] _______________________
Address: _______________________________________

Witness 2: __________________________________
[Printed Name of Witness] _______________________
Address: _______________________________________

This document serves as the Last Will and Testament of _____________________ [Testator’s full legal name]. Any and all previous Wills and testamentary documents are hereby revoked. This document was executed in the state of Iowa and shall be interpreted and enforced according to the laws of this state.