What is Last Will and Testament?
A Last Will and Testament is a legal document that specifies how to distribute your assets after death. It can also appoint guardians for minor children. Explore state-specific templates to get started.
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Arkansas Last Will and Testament
A Last Will and Testament outlines how you want your assets distributed. Attorney-drafted templates are quick and simple to complete.
Common Arkansas Last Will and Testament documents
- Simple Will — outlines basic asset distribution and beneficiary designations.
- Joint Will — a single document for two people, typically a couple.
- Mutual Will — separate wills that reflect a shared plan between two individuals.
- Pour-Over Will — directs assets to a trust upon death.
- Holographic Will — a handwritten will without formal witnessing requirements.
Last Will and Testament forms by State
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wisconsin
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
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Arkansas Last Will and Testament PackageGet essential legal forms for planning your estate and safeguarding your future—all in one convenient package.
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Last Will and Testament for Single Person with No ChildrenCreate a legal document for single individuals with no children to specify how their assets are distributed after death.
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Last Will and Testament for a Widow or Widower with Adult ChildrenCreate a legally binding will to specify how your estate will be distributed after your passing, addressing unique needs for widowed individuals with adult children.
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Last Will and Testament for Divorced person not Remarried with Adult ChildrenCreate a legally binding document to specify your wishes for asset distribution after death, tailored for a divorced person with adult children.
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Last Will and Testament for Single Person with Adult ChildrenPlan for your estate and designate your heirs with this essential document for single individuals with adult children.
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Last Will and Testament for Married person with Adult Children from Prior MarriageCreate a legally binding will to specify how your assets will be distributed, especially when you have adult children from a previous marriage.
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Last Will and Testament with All Property to Trust called a Pour Over WillSecure your living trust assets by ensuring any untransferred property is bequeathed correctly.
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Last Will and Testament for Divorced person not Remarried with Minor ChildrenCreate a legally binding will tailored for those who are divorced, not remarried, and have minor children, to ensure your wishes are upheld.
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Last Will and Testament for a Single Person with Minor ChildrenCreate a clear plan for your assets and guardianship for your minor children after your passing.
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Last Will and Testament for other PersonsPrepare your final wishes and designate beneficiaries with this important estate planning document.
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Similar documents: key differences
- Will vs. Trust — a will distributes assets at death; a trust can manage assets during life.
- Attested Will vs. Holographic Will — an attested will requires witnesses; a holographic will is handwritten by the testator.
- Last Will vs. Testamentary Will — both terms refer to the same document; interchangeable in many contexts.
- Formal Will vs. Simple Will — a formal will follows strict legal guidelines; a simple will may have minimal requirements.
Key legal points
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A will requires witnesses in many situations.
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Beneficiaries can be individuals or organizations.
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Assets include property, money, and personal items.
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Wills can be contested by interested parties.
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Guardians can be appointed for minor children in a will.
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Updating a will is advisable after major life changes.
How to get started
Beginning is easy with these steps.
- Find a template or package that suits your needs.
- Review the description, preview, and signing requirements.
- Get full access through a subscription.
- Complete the document in the online editor.
- Export or send via download, email, USPS mail, or e-signature.
FAQs
Not necessarily; a will can be sufficient for asset distribution.
Assets may be distributed according to state laws, which might not reflect your wishes.
Review your will after major life events, such as marriage, divorce, or the birth of a child.
Beneficiary designations can override will instructions for specific assets.
Yes, you can appoint separate agents for financial and medical decisions.
Glossary
- Beneficiary - An individual designated to receive assets from a will.
- Executor - The person responsible for carrying out the will's instructions.
- Intestate - Dying without a valid will in place.
- Probate - The legal process of validating a will.
- Testator - The person who creates a will.
- Guardian - An appointed individual to care for minor children.
- Trust - An arrangement to manage assets for beneficiaries.
- Witness - A person who observes the signing of a will.
- Holographic Will - A handwritten will, generally without witnesses.
- Attested Will - A will that is signed in the presence of witnesses.