Wills & Estate Planning
Free printable last wills, codicils, and estate planning documents to help you provide for loved ones and outline your final wishes in plain English.
16 forms in this category
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Last Will and Testament
A foundational estate planning document directing how your property will be distributed after your death and naming an executor and guardians.
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Simple Will
A short-form will for individuals with straightforward estates and few beneficiaries.
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Holographic (Handwritten) Will
A handwritten will recognized in many states when signed by the testator without witnesses.
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Codicil to Last Will
An amendment that modifies specific provisions of an existing will without rewriting the entire document.
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Revocation of Will
A formal statement revoking a previous will so a new estate plan can take effect.
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Self-Proving Affidavit
A notarized affidavit attached to a will so witnesses do not have to testify in probate court.
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Revocable Living Trust
A trust that holds your assets during your lifetime and distributes them at death without probate.
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Trust Amendment
A short instrument used to update a revocable living trust without restating the entire document.
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Pour-Over Will
A will that transfers any remaining probate assets into your living trust at death.
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Digital Asset Instructions
Written guidance for your executor on how to access and manage online accounts and digital property.
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Letter of Instruction
An informal companion letter listing accounts, contacts, and final wishes to help your executor.
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Funeral Planning Declaration
A signed statement of preferences for funeral, burial, or cremation arrangements.
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Beneficiary Designation Form
A general-purpose form used to update beneficiaries on accounts and policies.
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Small Estate Affidavit
A sworn statement used to collect a deceased person's property without full probate when the estate is small.
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Executor Acceptance and Oath
A document by which a named executor formally accepts the role and swears to faithful administration.
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Tangible Personal Property Memorandum
A list referenced by your will or trust that distributes specific items of personal property.
About Wills & Estate Planning
This section of FormVault collects every template in our library that falls under the heading of Wills & Estate Planning. The forms grouped here share a common subject matter and a common audience: people preparing routine paperwork on their own behalf or on behalf of a small business, who want a reliable starting point without paying for an expensive subscription service. Each individual form page contains a plain-language overview of the document, instructions for filling it out, a discussion of any witness or notarization requirements that may apply in your state, and a frequently asked questions section addressing the most common reader concerns.
Before you download or print any form in this section, take a moment to confirm that the template matches the situation you are dealing with. The U.S. legal system divides similar-sounding documents into surprisingly different categories — for example, a "general" power of attorney behaves quite differently from a "limited" or "durable" power of attorney, and a "quitclaim" deed conveys a very different bundle of rights than a "warranty" deed. Reading the overview on each form page before you start filling out blanks is the easiest way to avoid using the wrong document for your situation.
Please remember that templates published on FormVault are general-purpose and intended for educational use. State law governs almost every document in this category and the specific witnessing, notarization, and recording requirements vary from one jurisdiction to the next. When the dollar amounts or family relationships involved are significant, or when the document will be filed with a court or recorded against real estate, a brief consultation with a licensed attorney in your state is well worth the cost. FormVault is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.