A will is a written, legally enforceable expression or declaration of a person's wishes concerning the disposition of his or her property upon death. A situation in which a person dies without having prepared a valid will is called . State laws draw the will the decedent falled to make In order to determine the disposition of the probate property of those who have died without a will, Generally, under these circumstances, the decedent's spouse is favored first, followed by the children, and then other offspring (grandchildren or great-grandchildren). If the spouse, children, or other offspring survive, they will divide the estate and other relatives will recelve . Suppose that Kyoko Rina Xiang has prepared the following will: Article 2: Disposition of Property I give and bequeath to my husband, lacques Musashi Xiang; all my Jewelry, automobiles, books, and photography equipment, as well as all other articles of personal and household use. I give to the Wilmengton Historical Society the sum of $50,000. All the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, real and personal, wherever located, I give in equal ane-haif shares to my children, Roxanne Scadet and Wolfgang Alexander, their heirs, and assigns forever. Section 4 - Appointment Clause Article 3: Nomination of Executor and Guardian I hereby nominate as the Executor of this Will my beloved husband, Jacques Musashi Xiang, but if he is unable or unwilling to serve, then I nominate my sister-in-law, Gabrlelle Elizabeth Xiang. In the event that both persons named predecease me, or shall cease or fail to act, then I nominate in the place of said persons, the Wilmington Trust Bank of Wilmington, Delaware. If my husband does not survive me, 1 appoint my brother, Gharies Bavid Yamato, Guardian of the person and property of my son. Woifgang Alevander, during his minority. Section 5 - Tax Clause Article 4: Payment of Taxes I orect that there shall be paid out of my residuary estate (from that portion that does not qualify for the marital deduction) all Whether the property passes under this will or otherwise. Section 6 - Simultaneous Death Clause Article 5: Simultaneous Death If my husband and I shall die under such circumstances that there is not sufficient evidence to determine the order of our deaths, then it shall be presumed that he survived me. My estate shall be administered and distributed in all respects in accordance with such assumption. Section 7 - Execution and Attestation Clause In witness thereof, I have affixed my signature to this, my last will and testament, which consists of five (5) pages, each of which 1 have initialed, this 24 th day of July, 2011 . Signature: Kyoko Rina Xiang Section 8 - Witness Clause Signed, sealed, and published by Kyoko Rina Xiang, the testator, in the presence of us, who, at her request, and in the presence of each other, all being prosent at the same time, have written our names as witnesses. (Note: Normally the witness' signatures and addresses would follow this clause.) The testator of this wili is Kyoko fina Xiang's fint choice as executor of her estate is article of the will. . This is specified in section In the wvent that her hubound doos not survive hec, Kyoko fina XGong has appointed In witness thereof, 1 have affixed my signature to this, my last will and testament, which consists of five (5) pages, each of which 1 have initialed, this 24th day of July, 2011. Signature: Kyoko Rina Xiang Section 8 - Witness Clause Signed, scaled; and published by Kyoko Rina Xiang, the testator, in the presence of us, who, at her request, and in the presence of each other, all being present at the same time, have written our names as witnesses. (Note: Normally the witness' signatures and addresses would follow this clause.) The testator of this will is Kyoko Rina Xiang's first choice as executor of her estate is article of the will. This is specified in section In the event that her husband does not survive her, Kyoko Rina Xiang has appointed guardian of her son while he remains a minor. This is specified in section Upon her death, Kyoko Rina Xiang has planned a charitable contribution of section, article of the will. Section 7 - Execution and Attestation Clause In witness thereof, I have affixed my signature to this, my last will and testament, which consists n fiua fev I havo initialed inta a... The . Kyoko Rina Xiang's first choice as executor of her estate is article of the will. In the event that her husband does not survive her, Kyoko Rina Xiang has appointed guardian of her son while he remains a minor. This is specified in section, article of the will. Upon her death, Kyoko Rina Xlang has planned a charitable contribution of section , article of the will. Section 7 - Execution and Attestation Clause In witness thereof, 1 have affixed my signature to this, my last will and testament, which consists of five (5) pages, each of which: I have initialed, this 24th day of July, 2011. Signature: Kyoko Rina Xiang Kyoko Rina XIang's first choice as executor of her estate is articie of the will. This is specified in taction In the event that her husband does not survive her, Kyoko rina Xiang has appointed guardian of her son while he remains a minor, This is specifed in section , articie of the will. Upon her death, Kyoko Aina Xlang has planned a charitable contribution of section , article of the will. to the Wiimington Histerical Society. This is specified in Section 7 - Execution and Attestation Clause In witness thereof, I have affixed my signature to this, my last will and testament, which consists of five (5) pages, each of which 1 have initialed, this 24th day of July, 2011. Signature: Kyoko Rina Xiang Section 8 - Witness Clause (Note: Normally the witness' signatures and addresses would follow this clause.) The testator of this will is Kyoko Rina Xiang's first choice as executor of her estate is article of the will. This is specified in section In the event that her husbund does not survive her, Kyoko fina Xiang has appointed guardian of her son while he remains a minor. This is specified in section a article or the will. Upon her death, Kyoko Rina xiang has planned a charitable contribution of section , article of the will. Section 7 - Execution and Attestation Clause In witness thereof, I have affixed my signature to this, my last will and testament, which consists of five (5) pages, each of which I have initialed, this 24th day of July, 2011. Signature: Kyoko Rina Xiang Section 8 - Witness Clause Signed, sealed, and published by Kyoko Rina Xiang, the testator, in the presence of us, who, at her request, and in the presence of each other, all being present at the same time, have written our names as witnesses. (Note: Normally the withess' signatures and addresses would follow this clause.) The testator of this will is Kyoko Rina Xiang's first choice as executor of her estate is article of the will. In the event that her husband does not survive her, Kyoko Rins Xiang has appointed guardian of her son while he remains a minor, This is specified in section , article tof the will. Upon her death, Kyoko Rina Xiang has planned a charitable contribution of section , article of the will. to the Wilmington Historical Society. This is specified in Section 7 - Execution and Attestation Clause In witness thereof, I have affixed my signature to this, my last will and testament, which consists of five (5) pages, each of which I have initialed, this 24 th day of July, 2011. Signature: Kyoko Rina Xiang Section 7 - Execution and Attestation Clause In witness thereof, I have affixed my signature to this, my last will and testament, which consists of five (5) pages, each of which I have initialed, this 24th day of July, 2011. Signature: Kyoko Rina Xiang Section 8 - Witness Clause Signed, sealed, and published by Kyoko Rina Xiang, the testator, in the presence of us, who, at her request, and in the presence of each other, all being present at the same time, have written our names as witnesses. (Note: Normally the witness' signatures and addresses would follow this clause.) The testator of this will is Kyoko Rina Xiang's first choice as executor of her estate is article of the will. In the event that her husband does not survive her, Kyoko Rina Xlang has appointed guardian of her son while he remains a minor. This is specified in section, article of the will. This is specified in section Upon her death, Kyoko Rina Xlang has planned a charitable contribution of section article of the will. to the Wilmington Historical Saciety. This is specified in In witness thereof, I have affixed my signature to this, my last will and testament, which consists of five (5) pages, each of which I have initialed, this 24 th day of July, 2011. Signature: Kyoko Rina Xiang Section 8 - Witness Clause Signed, sealed, and published by Kyoko Rina Xiang, the testator, in the presence of us, who, at her request, and in the presence of each other, all being present at the same time, have written our names as witnesses. 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