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Tennessee Last Will and Testament

A Last Will and Testament outlines your wishes for asset distribution. Attorney-drafted templates are quick and easy to complete.

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What is Last Will and Testament?

A Last Will and Testament is a legal document that specifies how your assets will be distributed after your death. It ensures your wishes are honored and allows you to appoint guardians for dependents. Choose from state-specific templates for Tennessee.

Common Tennessee Last Will and Testament documents

  • Simple Will — a basic document for straightforward asset distribution.
  • Attested Will — requires witnesses to validate the document.
  • Self-Proving Will — includes a notarized affidavit for easier validation.
  • Pour-Over Will — directs assets into a trust upon death.
  • Holographic Will — handwritten document without formal witness requirements.
  • Statutory Will — follows a specific format outlined by state law.

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Similar documents: key differences

  • Will vs. Trust — a will distributes assets after death, while a trust can manage assets during life.
  • Living Will vs. Last Will — a living will outlines healthcare wishes, whereas a last will deals with property distribution.
  • Testamentary Will vs. Formal Will — both refer to wills created to take effect after death, often used interchangeably.
  • Joint Will vs. Mutual Will — a joint will is a single document for two parties, while mutual wills are separate with similar provisions.
  • Holographic Will vs. Formal Will — a holographic will is handwritten and may not require witnesses, unlike a formal will.

  • Wills can be revoked or modified at any time before death.

  • Drafting a will can help avoid family disputes after passing.

  • Wills typically require signatures and may need witnesses.

  • Beneficiaries can be anyone, such as family, friends, or charities.

  • Wills do not go into effect until the individual passes away.

  • Probate is the legal process to validate a will after death.

  • Property distribution occurs according to the will's instructions.

How to get started

Begin easily with these steps.

  • Find a template or package that suits your needs.
  • Review the description, preview, and signing requirements.
  • Access all features with a subscription.
  • Fill it out using the online editor.
  • Export or send it: download, email, mail, notarize online, or e-sign.

Practical tip

Consider your primary beneficiaries carefully; clear designations prevent confusion later.

FAQs

Not necessarily; a will can be sufficient, but a trust offers additional benefits.

If you don’t create a will, state laws will determine asset distribution.

Review your will periodically, especially after major life events.

Beneficiary designations can override will instructions for certain assets.

Yes, you can appoint separate individuals for financial and medical decisions.

Glossary

  • Beneficiary - An individual designated to receive assets from a will.
  • Probate - The legal process of validating a will after death.
  • Holographic Will - A handwritten will, often without witness requirements.
  • Executor - The person responsible for executing the terms of the will.
  • Testamentary Trust - A trust created through a will, effective upon death.
  • Guardian - An individual appointed to care for minor children.
  • Intestate - Dying without a valid will, leading to state-defined distribution.
  • Living Will - A document outlining healthcare wishes in case of incapacitation.
  • Self-Proving Will - A will that includes a notarized affidavit for easier probate.

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