Wills & Testaments
Last will and testament, codicils, living wills, and testamentary documents. Free templates — download PDF or Word, no signup required (2026).
Last Will and Testament (Australia)
Create a Last Will and Testament for Australia. Appoints an executor, distributes assets, nominates guardians for children, and establishes testamentary trusts. Governed by state Succession Acts. Execution requires two adult witnesses who are not beneficiaries.
Codicil to Will — Last (Australia)
Create a Codicil to amend an existing Will in Australia. Add, change, or remove provisions without rewriting the entire Will. Must be executed with the same formalities as the original Will — signed by the testator and two adult witnesses.
Letter of Wishes (Australia)
Create a Letter of Wishes to guide your executor and trustees in administering your estate in Australia. A non-binding document that supplements your Will with personal guidance on funeral preferences, care of dependants, and distribution of personal items.
Beneficiary Designation Form
Who gets your retirement account, life insurance payout, or investment fund if something happens to you? Without a Beneficiary Designation Form on file, that decision could end up in probate court — costing your loved ones time, money, and stress during the worst possible moment. This form lets you name exactly who receives your assets, in what percentage, and who steps in as a backup. It covers primary and contingent beneficiaries, their relationship to you, and contact details. Our free template keeps it simple. Fill in the blanks, download as PDF or Word, and make sure your wishes are clear.
Codicil Brazil (Codicilo)
A Codicil (Codicilo) for Brazil — governed by Código Civil Arts. 1.881–1.885, allowing the testator to add minor testamentary dispositions such as funeral instructions, small bequests of movable goods, and appointment of executors without the formalities of a full will.
Private Will Brazil (Testamento Particular)
A Private Will (Testamento Particular) for Brazil — governed by Código Civil Arts. 1.876–1.880, allowing the testator to dispose of up to 50% of their estate (metade disponível) by private instrument signed before three witnesses, subject to the legítima reserved for forced heirs under Art. 1.846.
Beneficiary Designation Form (Canada)
Designate beneficiaries for Canadian RRSP, RRIF, TFSA, life insurance, and pension plans. Covers successor holder designation (TFSA), tax-free spousal rollover (RRSP), provincial legislation differences, and CRA tax implications.
Digital Assets Will (Canada)
Provide clear instructions to your executor for locating, accessing, and distributing your digital assets — including online accounts, cryptocurrency, digital media, and cloud-stored files — as a supplement to your primary Last Will and Testament under Canadian law.
Estate Planning Checklist (Canada)
Create a comprehensive Canadian estate planning checklist covering Wills, Powers of Attorney, advance directives, trusts, beneficiary designations, probate fee minimisation, and tax planning under the Income Tax Act (Canada). Addresses provincial differences in Wills Acts, Trustee Acts, and probate fees.
Executor Appointment and Acceptance (Canada)
Formally appoint and accept the role of Executor (Estate Trustee) for a Canadian estate. Covers executor powers, fiduciary duties, co-executor provisions, probate obligations, CRA tax filing requirements (terminal T1, T3, clearance certificate), compensation, and estate summary — compliant with provincial Trustee Acts and Estates Administration Acts.
Inheritance Agreement / Heir’s Agreement (Canada)
Create a legally binding Canadian Inheritance Agreement between heirs to establish the distribution of a deceased person’s estate. Covers estate assets and debts in CAD, heir shares, personal property schedules, tax allocation under ITA s. 70(5), mediation clauses, and mutual releases under provincial succession laws including Ontario’s SLRA, BC’s WESA, and Alberta’s WSA.
Last Will and Testament (Canada)
Create a legally valid Canadian Last Will and Testament. Appoint an estate trustee (executor), name guardians for minor children, make specific bequests, distribute your residuary estate, and include a revocation clause — all compliant with provincial Wills Acts including Ontario’s SLRA, BC’s WESA, and Alberta’s WSA.
Codicil to Last Will and Testament (Canada)
Amend your Canadian Last Will and Testament with a legally valid Codicil. Change your executor, guardian for minor children, specific bequests, or residuary estate distribution — without rewriting your entire Will. Compliant with provincial Wills Acts including Ontario’s SLRA, BC’s WESA, and Alberta’s WSA, with proper witness attestation clauses.
Pour-Over Will (Canada)
Create a Canadian pour-over will to direct assets not placed in your living trust to pour into the trust upon death. Covers executor appointment, guardian designation, and residuary clause. Compliant with provincial succession legislation including Ontario’s Succession Law Reform Act, BC’s WESA, and Alberta’s Wills and Succession Act.
Letter of Wishes (Canada)
Express personal wishes to guide your executor and trustees in Canada. A non-binding companion to your will covering funeral preferences, personal messages, and distribution guidance.
Living Trust Form (Canada)
Create a legally compliant Canadian inter vivos (living) trust agreement. Establish a revocable or irrevocable trust to transfer and manage assets for beneficiaries, covering settlor and trustee details, trust property, distribution terms, trustee powers, tax provisions including the 21-year deemed disposition rule, and provincial Trustee Act compliance.
Living Will / Advance Healthcare Directive (Canada)
Create a Canadian Advance Healthcare Directive (Living Will). Document your wishes for life-sustaining treatment, CPR, artificial nutrition, pain management, and organ donation. Appoint a healthcare proxy (Attorney for Personal Care in Ontario, Representative in BC, Agent in Alberta) to make decisions when you lack capacity.
Revocation of Power of Attorney (Canada)
Revoke an existing Canadian Power of Attorney with a legally valid Revocation document. Covers Continuing POA for Property, POA for Personal Care, and General POA. Includes witness attestation, third-party notification provisions, real property registration guidance, and prior-acts protection — compliant with Ontario’s Substitute Decisions Act, BC’s Power of Attorney Act, and Alberta’s Powers of Attorney Act.
Testamentary Trust Declaration (Canada)
Create a Canadian Testamentary Trust Declaration to establish a trust that takes effect upon your death. Includes spousal trust (ITA s. 70(6) rollover), Henson Trust for disabled beneficiaries, discretionary and minor child trust options, 21-year deemed disposition planning, GRE designation, and T3 filing provisions — compliant with provincial Trustee Acts and the Income Tax Act (Canada).
Trust Agreement (Canada)
Create a Canadian Inter Vivos (Living) Trust Agreement to transfer and manage assets for beneficiaries. Covers revocable and irrevocable trusts, trustee powers, 21-year deemed disposition, T3 filing requirements, and provincial Trustee Act compliance.
Inheritance Contract Switzerland (Erbvertrag)
An Inheritance Contract (Erbvertrag) for Switzerland — governed by the Swiss Civil Code (ZGB) Articles 494–497, covering Erbverzicht, Erbauskauf, Pflichtteilsschutz, and notarial authentication requirements for binding succession agreements between the testator and heirs.
Heir Substitution Clause Chile
A testamentary substitution clause governed by the Código Civil de Chile Articles 1156–1165, designating a substitute heir (sustituto) to receive the bequest if the original heir (heredero instituido) predeceases the testator, disclaims the inheritance, or is incapable of receiving it.
Codicil Chile (Codicilo)
A Codicil (Codicilo) for Chile under Código Civil Article 1101, a supplementary testamentary instrument that modifies, adds to, or revokes specific provisions of a previously executed will without revoking the entire prior will, executed before a Notario Público with the same formalities as a solemn will.
Open Will Chile (Testamento Abierto)
An Open Will (Testamento Abierto) for Chile governed by the Código Civil Articles 999 through 1068, executed before a Notario Público and witnesses, by which a testator (testador) declares the disposition of assets upon death, subject to the forced heirship rules (asignaciones forzosas) protecting legitimarios under Chilean succession law.
Digital Testament Instructions Chile
Digital Testament Instructions (Instrucciones Testamentarias Digitales) for Chile governed by Código Civil Art. 999 and Ley 19.628 on personal data protection, by which a testator documents instructions for digital assets, online accounts, and personal data management after death, to be incorporated in a notarial testament or stored with designated digital executors.
Less Solemn Will Chile (Testamento Menos Solemne)
A Less Solemn Will (Testamento Menos Solemne) for Chile under Código Civil Articles 1030–1055, a privileged testament for exceptional circumstances dispensing with the Notario Público requirement while requiring two competent witnesses, valid for exceptional situations such as imminent danger of death.
Military Will Chile (Testamento Militar)
A Military Will (Testamento Militar) for Chile under Código Civil Article 1041, a privileged testament available to military personnel on active campaign or in circumstances of war, dispensing with the Notario Público requirement and allowing execution before a commanding officer or authorized military official.
Open Notarial Will Template Chile
An Open Notarial Will (Testamento Abierto) template for Chile governed by the Código Civil Articles 1014–1017, executed before a Notario Público and three witnesses, setting out the testator's dispositions of the disposable portion of the estate while respecting the forced heirship shares (mitad legitimaria and cuarta de mejoras) established by Chilean succession law.
Codicil Colombia (Codicilo — Amendment to Will)
A Codicil (Codicilo) for Colombia under Codigo Civil Articles 1209 through 1223, allowing a testador to amend, supplement, or partially modify an existing testamento abierto or testamento cerrado without revoking the entire will — executed before a Notario Publico with the same formalities required for the original will under Decreto Ley 960 de 1970.
Will Revocation Declaration Colombia (Revocacion de Testamento)
A Will Revocation Declaration (Declaracion de Revocacion de Testamento) for Colombia under Codigo Civil Articles 1169 through 1195, through which a testador expressly revokes all prior testamentary instruments — wills (testamentos) and codicilos — executed before a Notario Publico under Decreto Ley 960 de 1970, restoring intestate succession under CC Articles 1040-1054.
Open Will Colombia (Testamento Abierto ante Notario)
An Open Will (Testamento Abierto) for Colombia executed before a Notario Público under Código Civil Articles 1055 through 1094 and Decreto Ley 960 de 1970, allowing a testador to declare their last will regarding the distribution of assets, designation of heirs (herederos) and legatees (legatarios), and appointment of an executor (albacea) — subject to Colombia's forced heirship (asignaciones forzosas) regime.
Closed Will Colombia (Testamento Cerrado ante Notario)
A Closed Will (Testamento Cerrado) for Colombia executed before a Notario Público and five witnesses under Código Civil Articles 1074 through 1082 and Decreto Ley 960 de 1970, allowing a testador to declare their last will in a sealed document — preserving confidentiality during the testador's lifetime while complying with Colombia's forced heirship (asignaciones forzosas) regime.
Maritime Will Colombia (Testamento Maritimo)
A Maritime Will (Testamento Maritimo) for Colombia governed by the Codigo Civil Articles 1092-1095 and the Codigo de Comercio Maritimo, enabling Colombian nationals and crew members aboard Colombian-flagged vessels to execute a valid will at sea with the intervention of the vessel's captain (capitan) as authorized officer.
Military Will Colombia (Testamento Militar)
A Military Will (Testamento Militar) for Colombia governed by the Codigo Civil Articles 1085-1091, enabling active-duty military personnel, police officers, and civilian contractors in combat zones or military campaigns to execute a valid will before their commanding officer when access to a notario publico is impossible.
Verbal Testament Colombia (Testamento Verbal o Nuncupativo)
A Verbal Testament (Testamento Verbal o Nuncupativo) for Colombia declared orally before three witnesses under Código Civil Articles 1083 through 1094, available only when the testador faces an imminent mortal peril (peligro inminente de muerte) that prevents the execution of a solemn will — subject to judicial confirmation before the Juzgado de Familia and Colombia's forced heirship (asignaciones forzosas) regime.
Holographic Will Germany
A handwritten holographic will for Germany complying with BGB §2247, covering inheritance shares, legacy provisions and testamentary executorship.
Inheritance Contract Germany (Erbvertrag)
An Inheritance Contract (Erbvertrag) for Germany governed by sections 1941 and 2274 to 2302 of the Buergerliches Gesetzbuch (BGB), establishing binding testamentary dispositions between the testator (Erblasser) and one or more contractual parties, including heir appointments, legacies, and conditions that cannot be unilaterally revoked.
Legacy Agreement Spain (Acuerdo de Legado)
A Legacy Agreement (Acuerdo de Legado) for Spain — governed by Código Civil art. 858, establishing the testamentary disposition of specific assets or rights to a legatario (legatee), formalised before a Notario and registered in the Registro General de Actos de Última Voluntad administered by the Ministerio de Justicia.
Testamentary Improvement Agreement Spain
A Testamentary Improvement Agreement (Acuerdo de Mejora Testamentaria) for Spain — governed by Código Civil Article 823 — allowing a testator to allocate a portion of the mejora third of the estate to a specific descendant, formalised before a notario público and registered to ensure compliance with the legítima provisions of the Código Civil.
Hereditary Substitution Spain (Sustitución Hereditaria)
A Hereditary Substitution clause or agreement (Sustitución Hereditaria) for Spain — governed by the Código Civil Article 774, designating alternative heirs to take the testator's estate if the primary heir predeceases the testator, renounces the inheritance, or is incapable of accepting it.
Sealed Will Spain (Testamento Cerrado)
A Sealed Will (Testamento Cerrado) for Spain — governed by Article 706 of the Código Civil (CC), executed before a Notario in a sealed envelope to maintain absolute confidentiality of the testamentary dispositions while complying with formal execution requirements under Spanish succession law.
Notarial Will Spain (Testamento Abierto Notarial)
A Notarial Will (Testamento Abierto Notarial) for Spain — governed by Código Civil Articles 694–705, executed before a Notario who reads it aloud to the testator, records it in their protocol, and registers it in the Registro General de Actos de Última Voluntad. Mandatory legítima (forced heirship) rules under Código Civil Articles 806–822 apply.
Holographic Will Spain (Testamento Ológrafo)
A Holographic Will (Testamento Ológrafo) for Spain — governed by Article 688 of the Código Civil (CC), written entirely in the testator's own handwriting, dated, and signed, without witnesses or notarial intervention, providing a simple and private testamentary form for Spanish succession law.
Living Will Spain (Testamento Vital)
A Living Will (Testamento Vital or Documento de Instrucciones Previas) for Spain — governed by Article 11 of the Ley 41/2002 de Autonomía del Paciente, by which a person expresses their healthcare wishes, designates a representative, and provides instructions for end-of-life medical decisions to be respected if they become incapacitated.
Estate Planning Checklist
Nobody likes thinking about what happens after they’re gone, but putting it off only makes things harder for the people you leave behind. An Estate Planning Checklist is a practical starting point — it helps you inventory your assets, identify who gets what, list your important accounts and documents, name guardians for minor children, and outline your healthcare directives. Think of it as a roadmap for your loved ones. It doesn’t replace a will or trust, but it makes sure nothing gets overlooked. Our free template covers assets, debts, beneficiaries, important contacts, and key documents. Download as PDF or Word.
Ethical Will
A personal legacy document — distinct from a legal will — in which you record your values, life lessons, beliefs, hopes, and messages for family and loved ones.
Executor Appointment / Letter of Testamentary
Who’s going to handle your affairs after you’re gone? An Executor Appointment is the document that names the person responsible for carrying out the instructions in your will — paying debts, distributing assets, filing final tax returns, and dealing with probate court. It’s one of the most important decisions in estate planning, and putting it in writing ensures there’s no confusion or family conflict later. The document covers the executor’s identity, their powers and duties, compensation terms, and successor executors if the first choice can’t serve. Our free template walks you through it. Download as PDF or Word.
Pet Care Provision Estate Finland
Eläinten hoitomääräys testamentissa Suomessa: varmista lemmikkiesi hoito kuolemasi jälkeen. Eläinsuojelulaki 693/1996, perintökaari 40/1965. Ilmainen pohja — täytä PDF.
Emergency Will Finland
Hatatestamentti perintokaaren (40/1965) 10 luvun 3 pykalan mukaisesti tilanteessa, jossa kirjallinen testamentti ei ole mahdollinen. Suullinen tai omalla kasialalla kirjoitettu tahdonilmaisu.
Mutual Will Spouses Finland
Aviopuolisoiden tai avopuolisoiden keskinäinen testamentti perintökaaren (40/1965) 10 luvun mukaisesti. Turvaa lesken asema: ensiksi kuollut testamentoi toiselle, jälkikuollut testamentaa yhteisille lapsille. Kaksi esteetöntä todistajaa vaaditaan.
Real Estate Gift Deed Generational Transfer Finland
Kiinteistön lahjakirja sukupolvenvaihdoksessa maakaaren (540/1995) 4 luvun 2 pykälän mukaisesti kaupanvahvistajan vahvistamana. Kattaa ennakkoperintömääräyksen, avio-oikeudesta vapauksen ja asumisoikeuden pidätyksen perintö- ja lahjaverolain (378/1940) sukupolvenvaihdoshuojennuksen hyödyntämiseksi.
Forced Share Claim Finland
Lakiosailmoitus rintaperilliselle perintokaaren (40/1965) 7 luvun 5 pykalan mukaisesti. Vaadi lakiosasi kuuden kuukauden kuluessa testamentin tiedoksiannosta, kun testamentti loukkaa lakiosaasi.
Will Revocation Finland
Testamentin peruutuskirja perintokaaren (40/1965) 10 luvun 5 pykalan mukaisesti. Peruuta aiempi testamentti kirjallisesti kahdella todistajalla tai laadi uusi testamentti korvaamaan vanhan.
Will Notification Finland
Testamentin tiedoksiantokirje perilliselle perintokaaren (40/1965) 14 luvun 4 pykalan mukaisesti. Tiedoksianto alkaa 6 kk:n lakiosailmoitus- ja moitekannemaararajan. Toimita jaljennos testamentista.
Will Finland
Kirjallinen Testamentti perintokaaren (40/1965) 10 luvun 1 pykalan mukaisesti. Maaraa omaisuuden jaosta, nimea testamentin toimeenpanija, ota huomioon rintaperillisten lakiosa ja vahvista testamentti kahdella esteettomalla todistajalla.
Codicil to Will (Ghana)
A Codicil to a Will for Ghana that amends, revokes, or supplements a previously executed Will under Section 8 of the Wills Act 1971 (Act 360), without the need to rewrite the entire Will.
Customary Law Will (Ghana)
A Customary Law Will for Ghana enabling a testator to dispose of self-acquired property in accordance with customary law and the Wills Act 1971 (Act 360), recording the testator's intentions regarding family and stool property distribution.
Intestate Succession Declaration (Ghana)
An Intestate Succession Declaration for Ghana confirming the statutory heirs and distribution of a deceased's estate under PNDC Law 111 (Intestate Succession Law 1985), overriding customary matrilineal succession.
Last Will and Testament (Ghana)
A Last Will and Testament for Ghana compliant with the Wills Act 1971 (Act 360), enabling testators to direct distribution of self-acquired property and override matrilineal customary succession under PNDC Law 111.
Simple Will (Ghana)
A legally valid Simple Will for Ghana allowing a testator to distribute personal and real property upon death in accordance with the Wills Act 1971 (Act 360).
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