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Iowa king acknowledgment (Notary Public) _________________________________ Name typed, printed, or stamped -5- ___________________ (name of Principal), who is personally known to me or who has produced ________________________________ as identification. _________________________________ Signature of person ta________ State of __________________________ ) ) ss County of ________________________ ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _____ day of ____________________, ______ by _________________________________ Witness Signature: ___________________________________ Name: ___________________________________ City: __________________________________ State: ________________________________________________ Signature of Principal Witness Signature: ___________________________________ Name: ___________________________________ City: __________________________________ State: _________evoke this Power of Attorney at any time by providing written notice to my Agent. Signed on ________________ (date), at _______________________ (city), __________________________ (state). ___________e in good faith. However, Agent will be liable for breach of fiduciary duty, failure to act in good faith and/or willful misconduct, while acting under the authority of this Power of Attorney. I may rerson relying in good faith on the authority of this document, without notice of such termination, shall be held harmless. -4- Agent shall not be liable for losses resulting from judgment errors madto indemnify the third party for any claims that arise against the third party because of reliance on this power of attorney. If this General Power of Attorney is terminated by operation of law, any py who receives a copy of this document may act under it. Revocation of the power of attorney is not effective as to a third party until the third party has actual knowledge of the revocation. I agree any rights or ownership with respect to any life insurance policies I may own on the life of my Agent; and/or (c) my assets to be subject to a general power of appointment by my Agent. Any third parto my Agent based on this document. The powers granted to my Agent by this power-of-attorney are limited to the extent necessary to prevent (a) my income to be taxable to my Agent; (b) my Agent to have and effect and not be affected by any partial invalidity. No person needs to inquire as to the reasons for the use or issuance of this power-ofattorney or as to the disposition of any proceeds paid tn in any manner. If any part of this document is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable under applicable law, then the remaining unaffected parts of the document shall still remain in full forcey shall be construed broadly as a General Power of Attorney. The listing of specific terms, rights, acts or powers are not intended to restrict or limit the definition or scope of powers granted herei myself or any authorized personal representative or fiduciary acting on my behalf, my Agent shall provide an accounting for all funds handled and all acts performed as my Agent. This Power of Attornered as a result of carrying out any provision of this Power of Attorney. If desired, my Agent shall also be entitled to reasonable compensation for any services provided as my Agent If so requested byd evaluate information effectively, to communicate decisions, and/or to manage my financial resources and affairs properly. My Agent shall be entitled to reimbursement of all reasonable expenses incur document shall remain in full force and effect thereafter until my death or until my disability or incapacity. As used herein, "disability" or "incapacity" shall mean a lack of capacity to receive an This General Power of Attorney and the rights, powers, and authority of my Agent shall become effective immediately upon execution of this instrument. The rights, powers, and -3- authority of this, as may be appropriate. However, Agent may not disclaim assets, to which I would be entitled, if the result is that the disclaimed assets pass directly or indirectly to my Agent or my Agent's estate.ime of such transfer. 17. To disclaim any interest (subject to other provisions of this document), which might be transferred or distributed to me from any other person, estate, trust, or other entity my Agent may owe to others, excluding those whom I am legally obligated to support. 16. To transfer any of my assets to the trustee of any revocable trust created by me, if such trust exists at the tmy Agent's estate, my Agent's creditors, or the creditors of my Agent's estate, or (c) use any of my assets to discharge any of my Agent's legal obligations, including any obligations of support whichor rights, directly or indirectly, to my Agent, my Agent's estate, my Agent's creditors, or the creditors of my Agent's estate, (b) exercise any powers of appointment I may hold in favor of my Agent, lative and shall lapse at the end of each calendar year. However, my Agent may not, unless specifically authorized by this document, (a) gift, appoint, assign or designate any of my assets, interests o gifts that qualify for the federal gift tax annual exclusion, shall not exceed in value the federal gift tax annual exclusion amount in any one calendar year, and this annual right shall be non-cumu be made to the minor directly or parent, guardian or close friend of the minor or pursuant to the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act or the Uniform Transfers To Minors Act. Any gifts made shall be limited tor organizations without regard to whether such gifts are a part of my estate planning or otherwise, and if necessary, to file any state and federal gift tax returns and documents. Gifts to minors mayo tax matters and to negotiate, compromise or settle any matter with such agency. 15. To make gifts and charitable contributions of my real, personal, tangible or intangible property, to such persons d to, federal, state, local or other income and tax returns and necessary and/or related documents; to obtain or provide information to and from any agency, including governmental agencies, relating tessionals, brokers and real estate agents. 14. To prepare, or cause to be prepared, sign, and/or file any documents with any federal, state, local or other governmental body, including, but not limiteor may own or have an interest in, in the future. 13. To employ any professional and/or business assistance as may be appropriate, including but not limited to, attorneys, accountants, investment profg proxy rights, with respect to stocks, bonds, debentures, commodities, options or any other investments. -2- 12. To maintain and/or operate any business that I currently own or have an interest in by me alone or in conjunction with any other person, including access to their contents, and to examine, remove, keep or otherwise dispose of the contents. 11. To exercise any and all rights, includinl or transfer any note, security, or draft of the United States of America, including U.S. Treasury Securities. 10. To have access to any safe deposit box, vault or other storage area owned or leased afts, warrants, money orders, certificates, cashier checks, cash or vouchers payable to me by any person, firm, corporation or political entity; to perform any act necessary to deposit, negotiate, seln with respect to any of my accounts, including, but not limited to, making deposits and withdrawals, negotiating or endorsing any checks or other instruments, obtaining bank statements, passbooks, dr of deposit, investment accounts, brokerage accounts, retirement plan accounts, and other similar accounts with financial institutions; to conduct any business with any banking or financial institutioentative Payee" for the purpose of receiving Social Security benefits. 9. To open, maintain and/or close bank accounts, including, but not limited to, checking accounts, savings accounts, certificatesor its agencies in connection with governmental benefits (including but not limited to, medical, military and social security benefits), and to appoint anyone, including my Agent, to act as my "Represe benefits and government program including, but not limited to, Social Security and Medicare; to prepare applications, provide information, and perform any other reasonable request by any government disclaimers under such policies. 8. To receive, deposit, hold, demand, deal with and/or sue to recover all payments I receive from any annuity, pension, retirement benefits, retirement plans, insurancurchase, maintain and/or deal with insurance and annuity contracts, insurance policies, including life insurance upon my life or the life of any other appropriate person and to make any elections and nts and to recover possession; and the right to ask for, demand, sue for, collect, recover and receive all monies which may become due and owing to me by reason of such transaction. 7. To apply for, pto execute any necessary document, instrument or deed for such transactions. This includes the right to sell or encumber any homestead that I now own or may own in the future; the right to remove tenat prices my Agent may deem proper) deal with all, any part or any interest in any real or personal property or asset whatsoever, tangible or intangible (now owned or acquired in the future by me) and y hereafter acquire any interest, to have, or use. 6. To maintain, manage, insure, lease, rent, sell, mortgage, improve, repair, exchange, invest, reinvest and in any other manner (on such terms and ait, any and all documents of title and demands whatsoever, whether agreed to or disputed, now due or due -1- in the future, owned by, due, owing payable, or belonging to, me or in which I have or mald, possess and/or invest any and all sums of money, accounts, debts, bonds, commercial papers, checks, drafts, causes of action, bequests, deposits, notes, interests, dividends, certificates of deposnecessary to recover and collect any amount or debt owed to me. 4. To adjust, compromise and settle any claim, against me or asserted on my behalf against any other person or entity. 5. To receive, hoents, security agreements and other debts and obligations and such other instruments in writing of whatever kind and nature as may be. 3. To request, ask, demand, sue and take any and all legal steps , or investments with or through banks, savings and loan, brokers, mutual fund companies or other institutions, proofs of loss, evidences of debts, releases, and satisfaction of mortgages, lien, judgmes, insurance policies, receipts, title documents, checks, drafts, letters of credit, stock certificates, proxies, warrants, commercial papers, withdrawal and deposit slips, certificates of deposit ofent, including but not limited to applications, assignments, bills of sale or lading, bonds, contracts, covenants, conveyances, deeds, options, trust deeds, security agreements, leases, mortgages, noton my behalf and in my name. 2. To enter into binding contracts on my behalf and to sign, endorse and execute any written agreement and document necessary to enter into any such contract and/or agreemney and the rights hereby granted. My Agent's powers and authority shall include, but not be limited to: 1. To conduct, engage in, and transact any and all lawful business of whatever kind or nature, as I could do if personally present. I hereby ratify and confirm all acts that my Agent, or my Agent's substitute or substitutes, shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue of this power of attortsoever that I now have or may later acquire in connection with or relating to any person, item, transaction, thing, business, property, real or personal, tangible or intangible, or matter whatsoever _______________ my true and lawful attorney-in-fact for me and in my name, and in my behalf. My Agent shall have full power and authority to perform any act, power, duty, legal right or obligation whadress at _______________________________________________ do hereby make and appoint ________________________________________ ("Agent") maintaining an address at: ______________________________________ the fiduciary and other legal responsibilities of an agent. -3- GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS: I, ____________________________________ ("Principal") maintaining an adnyone to make medical and other health-care decisions for you. You may revoke this power of attorney if you later wish to do so. AGENT: By accepting or acting under the appointment, the agent assumesagent, within the scope of this power of attorney document, is legally binding upon you. If you have any questions about these powers, obtain competent legal advice. This document does not authorize ading another person ("agent") with the power to handle business and legal matters on your behalf, including the power to sell, mortgage or dispose of your property. Any such action undertaken by your structions. -2- CAUTION! PRINCIPAL: The Powers granted by this power of attorney document are broad and sweeping. Before signing this document, consider its consequences. You ("principal") are provirmore, this information is general information that is not state specific. Whenever appropriate, the instructions included with the forms packages offered for sale, generally include state specific inalforms.com as well), stays in effect even if the Grantor later becomes disabled or incapacitated. Please note that this information is not intended as and is not a substitute for legal advice. Furthestates don't require that a General Power of Attorney be witnessed, it is always a very good idea to do so. Another type of Power of Attorney, called a Durable Power of Attorneys (available at findlege it more difficult for any third party to challenge the validity of the Power of Attorney and will allow the General Power of Attorney to be recorded as a public record, if necessary. Although, some orney at any time. A General Power of Attorney should always be notarized, even if your state does not require it, especially if the Agent will be dealing with any real property. Notarization will makld be granted with care. Any action undertaken by the Agent, within the scope of the Power of Attorney document, will be legally binding upon the Grantor. The Grantor can revoke a General Power of Att does not need to be a lawyer. Almost anyone can be appointed an Attorney-In-Fact by a power of attorney. The Agent should be a competent adult. A Power of Attorney is a "powerful" instrument and shoueath of the Grantor or until the Grantor becomes disabled or incapacitated. Note that the word "attorney" is not used here to mean "lawyer". The person acting as the Attorney-In-Fact for the Principalpal" or "Grantor") to authorize someone else (called the "Agent" or "Attorney-InFact") to act on his or her behalf. This particular Form becomes effective immediately and remains effective until the dto the Disclaimers and Terms of Use found at findlegalforms.com -1- Information General Power of Attorney A General Power of Attorney allows a natural "mentally" competent person (called the "Princind should not be used without consulting with an attorney first. An Attorney should be consulted before negotiating any document with another party. [_] The purchase and use of these forms is subject power to handle business and legal matters on the Principal's behalf. [_] These forms are not intended and are not a substitute for legal advice. These forms should only be a starting point for you a as to the tasks the Agent should complete. The Grantor should also be very careful in the selection of the Agent. The powers granted by this document are very broad and sweeping, as the Agent has thehould keep the original document, as well as a copy. The Agent should have access to the original document as needed. [_] The Principal should be careful in instructing the Agent (or attorney-in-fact)g with any real estate in Florida. The witnesses should be adults. Generally, anyone related by blood or marriage to the Principal, the Agent or the Notary should not be a witness. [_] The Principal sa public record, if necessary. [_] Although not always required, it is always a good idea to also have two witnesses sign the Power of Attorney. Two witnesses are necessary if the Agent will be dealinncipal (i.e. the person granting the Power of Attorney; sometimes called the Grantor) should sign the document before a Notary. Notarization will allow the General Power of Attorney to be recorded as er of Attorney [_] This General Power of Attorney becomes effective immediately and remains effective until the death of the Grantor or until the Grantor becomes disabled or incapacitated. [_] The PriInstructions & Checklist General Power of Attorney [_] This package contains (1) Instructions & Checklist for General Power of Attorney; (2) Information for General Power of Attorney; (3) General Pow IowaIowa idavit [SEAL] known to me or who has produced ______________________ as identification, this _______ day of __________________, 20____. __________________________________________ Notary public Self-proved Will Aff_____________, a witness, who is personally known to me or who has produced ______________________ as identification, and by ____________________________________________, a witness, who is personally n, and by _______________________________________________, a witness, who is personally known to me or who has produced ______________________ as identification, and by ____________________________________________________ Subscribed and sworn to before me by _____________________________________, the testator, who is personally known to me or who has produced _____________________ as identificatio_____________________ Address: ______________________________________ _____________________________________________ (Witness) Print Name: ___________________________________ Address: ____________________________ (Witness) Print Name: ___________________________________ Address: ______________________________________ _____________________________________________ (Witness) Print Name: ______________constraint or undue influence; and 5) each witness was and is competent and of proper age to witness a will. _____________________________________________ (Testator) __________________________________her; 4) to the best knowledge of each witness, the testator was, at the time of signing, of the age of majority (or otherwise legally competent to make a will), of sound mind and memory, and under no d, and executed the will in the presence of the witnesses; 3) the witnesses signed the will upon the request of the testator, in the presence and hearing of the testator and in the presence of each otnd having been first been duly sworn, each then declared to me that: 1) the attached or foregoing instrument is the last will of the testator; 2) the testator willingly and voluntarily declared, signe_________, and ___________________________________________, the witnesses, whose names are signed to the attached or foregoing instrument and whose signatures appear below, having appeared before me aer authorized to administer oaths, certify that _______________________________________________________________, the testator and _______________________________________, and ______________________________ Witness __________ Witness __________ Witness Page 7 of ______ Self-Proved Will Affidavit STATE OF __________________________ COUNTY OF ________________________ I, the undersigned, an offic__________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Initials: __________ Testator _______ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ _________________ Address: City: State: ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ _________________________________the address set forth after his or her name. Dated: ____________________, ______ Witness Signature: Name: Address: City: State: Witness Signature: Name: Address: City: State: Witness Signature: Name:memory; We believe that this Will was not procured by duress, menace, fraud or undue influence; The maker is age 18 or older. Each of us is now age 18 or older, is a competent witness, and resides at ove. Initials: __________ Testator __________ Witness __________ Witness __________ Witness Page 6 of ______ We understand this is the Testator's Will; We believe the maker is of sound mind and the Testator's request and in the Testator's sight and presence and at Testator's request, and in the sight and presence of each other, do hereby subscribe our names as witnesses on the date shown abch contain the witness signatures, was signed in our sight and presence by _____________________________ (the "Testator"), who declared this instrument to be his/her Last Will and Testament and we, atundersigned, hereby certify and declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of ____________________ that the above instrument, which consists of _____ pages, including the page(s) whi_________ (Notice to Witnesses: Three (3) adults must sign as witnesses. Each witness must read the following clause before signing. The witnesses should not receive assets under this Will.) We, the constraint or undue influence and ask the Witnesses named below to witness my signature. Testator's Signature: _______________________________________________ Name: ________________________________, this _____ day of ____________________, ______. at ____________________ (city), that I declare this to be my Last Will and Testament, that I am of legal age and sound mind, that I make this under noity should affect only that provision and all other provision should remain effective. 7. No Spouse. I am not currently married to anyone. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed my name below to this Will from all matrimonial rights or controls by his or her spouse. 6. Severability. If any provision of this Will is declared invalid, illegal or unenforceable, any invalidity, illegality or unenforceabilivision of property which may exist between any beneficiary and his or her spouse, and every gift together with the income therefrom shall remain the separate property of a beneficiary hereunder, freey Executor. 5. Matrimonial Rights. No gift, or the income therefrom, under this Will shall be assigned or anticipated, or fall into any community of property, partnership or other form of sharing or dbe distributed between or among two or more beneficiaries, the specific items of property comprising the respective shares shall be determined by such beneficiaries if they can agree, and if not, by mith actions or non-actions as the fiduciary, except for such actions or non-actions which constitute fraudulent conduct or bad faith. 4. Beneficiary Disputes. If any bequest requires that the bequest liable individually to any beneficiary of my estate, and my estate shall indemnify such natural person from any and all claims or expenses in connection with or arising out of that fiduciary's good fa_______ Witness __________ Witness __________ Witness Page 5 of ______ 3. Liability of Fiduciary. No fiduciary who is a natural person shall, in the absence of fraudulent conduct or bad faith, be ibutions under this Will, Each beneficiary shall be deemed not to have survived me unless the beneficiary is living on the thirtieth day after the date of my death. Initials: __________ Testator ___the adopted person is not more than twelve years of age on the date of the court order granting such adoption. 2. Thirty Day Survival Requirement. For the purposes of determining the appropriate distren to refer to the person or persons intended regardless of gender or number The terms "child" and "descendant" shall include an adopted person and such adopted person's descendants, if, but only if, in interpreting its provisions. Throughout this Will the use of any gender shall be deemed to include all genders, and the use of the singular the plural, and vice versa. and any pronouns shall be tak by the following: 1. Paragraph Titles and Gender. The titles given to the paragraphs of this Will are inserted for reference purposes only and are not to be considered as forming a part of this Will y any person, official, authority, court or tribunal whatsoever or whomsoever. ARTICLE VII MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS The provisions in this Will for the distribution of my estate shall be supplementedn even-hand among the beneficiaries and all such exercise of their powers, authority and discretion shall be binding upon all of the beneficiaries and shall not be subject to any question or review, bge on any one or more of the beneficiaries or would otherwise, but for the foregoing, be considered as being other than an impartial exercise of their duties hereunder or as not being maintenance of adiscretion granted herein in what Executor deems to be the best interest, whether monetary or otherwise, of the beneficiaries, whether or not such exercise may have the effect of conferring an advanta in my Will and shall not be liable to the beneficiaries or their heirs or personal representatives by reason of the exercise of such discretion. The Executor shall exercise the powers, authority and ministering my estate, including but not limited to attorney, accountant, agent, broker and other professional fees. The Executor shall be fully protected in exercising any discretion granted to them the Executor may deem advisable and to refer to arbitration all such claims if the Executor deem same advisable. 11. Pay all necessary and reasonable expenses and costs incurred in connection with adise, settle, waive or pay any claim or claims at any time owing by my estate or which my estate may have against others for such consideration or no consideration and upon such terms and conditions asness __________ Witness __________ Witness Page 4 of ______ 9. Windup, dissolve, settle or continue any partnership or business in which I may have an interest at the time of my death. 10. Compromsuch person or by my estate resulting from any election, determination, designation or exercise of discretion, entered into by the Executor in good faith. Initials: __________ Testator __________ Witive and binding upon all the beneficiaries hereof. The Executor shall not be liable to any person, whether beneficiary or otherwise, by reason of any loss, claim, tax or other cost experienced by any the legislature or government of any state, or by any other legislative or governmental body of any other country, state or territory, and such exercise of discretion by the Executor shall be conclus making, in Executor's absolute discretion, any elections, determinations, and designations permitted by any statute or regulation enacted by the federal government of the United States of America, byr security and without liability for any loss or damage. The Executor shall not be liable or responsible for any injury to, consumption of or loss of any such property so used. 8. Make or refrain fromoducing income shall be treated as producing income. 7. Permit any beneficiaries of my estate to use any tangible personal property or real property, without paying any rent, without giving any bond oetained shall be deemed to be authorized investments for all purposes of my Will. No reversionary or future interest shall be sold prior to falling into possession and no such interest not actually pr. 6. Retain any of my investments or assets in the form existing at the date of my death at Executor's absolute discretion without responsibility for loss to the intent that investments or assets so r my residuary estate in money or in other property or partly in both upon the basis of fair market value and cause any share to be composed of money, property or undivided fractional share in property in their absolute discretion decide upon, or to postpone such conversion of my estate or any part or parts thereof for such length of time as they may think best. Make any division or distribution ofd convert into money any part of my estate not consisting of money at such time or times, in such manner and upon such terms, and either for cash or credit or for part cash and part credit as they may, notwithstanding any fluctuation in market value and notwithstanding that one or more of the Executor may be beneficially interested in the property or any part thereof so valued. 5. Sell, call in an the value of my estate or any part thereof for the purpose of making any such division, setting aside or payment and the decision of the Executor shall be final and binding upon all persons concernedhe assets forming my estate at the time of my death or at the time of such division, setting aside or payment, and I expressly will and declare that the Executor shall in their absolute discretion fixages which may be in existence at any time forming part of my estate. 4. Make any division of my real or personal estate or set aside or pay any share or interest therein either wholly or in part in tortgages upon any real estate forming part of my estate or any part thereof, to borrow money on any such real estate upon the security of any mortgage or mortgages and to pay off any mortgage or mortgcies, to expend money in repairs, alterations, rebuilding and improvements and generally to manage any such property. The Executor shall also have the right to renew and keep renewed any mortgage or m extent that the Executor shall deem advisable. Initials: __________ Testator __________ Witness __________ Witness __________ Witness Page 3 of ______ 3. To accept surrenders of leases and tenane Executor shall determine; collect any income therefrom; and pay the taxes and expenses thereof, including the cost of keeping such property in adequate condition and repair, in the manner and to thee, lease or other disposition. The power of sale herein is discretionary and not mandatory. 2. Take charge of any real property as part of the probate administration of my estate for such period as thd without notice to anyone. I also give to the Executor power to execute and deliver such deeds, mortgages, leases or other instruments and documents as may be necessary to effect such a sale, mortgagonal property that may be included in my estate in such manner and for such purposes, for such prices, and upon such terms, credits and conditions as may be deemed advisable, without order of court anstration of my estate, the Executor shall have the right and power to: 1. Lease, sell, grant options, partition, exchange, mortgage, or otherwise encumber or dispose of all or part of any real or persreunder. ARTICLE VI POWERS OF EXECUTOR In addition to the existing authority of the Executor and in addition to other powers and authority granted by law or necessary or appropriate for proper admini, or "independent" probate or equivalent legislation designed to operate without unnecessary intervention by the probate court. No bond, security or surety shall be required of any Executor serving het permitted by law, the Executor shall have the right to administer my estate without adjudication, order or direction of the court having jurisdiction over my estate, using "informal", "unsupervised", Executrix, and Personal Representatives of my Will, my estate or any portion thereof who may be acting as such from time to time whether original or substituted and whether one or more. To the exten________________________________, , to be the Executor of this my Will in the place and stead of the first aforementioned Executor. References to "Executor" in this my Will shall include each Executor__________________________, ("Executor") as the Executor of this my Will. If such person or entity cannot, does not or is unable to serve or continue to serve as Executor for any reason, I appoint ___rson the Executor may consider to be a proper recipient thereof. Receipt of any such distribution shall be a sufficient discharge to the Executor. ARTICLE V NOMINATION OF EXECUTOR I appoint _________ __________ Witness __________ Witness Page 2 of ______ committee of such person, trustee of such person, person with whom the beneficiary resides at the time of the distribution or to any other peI authorize the Executor to nevertheless make any distribution for any such person directly to the beneficiary or to a parent, guardian, conservator, Initials: __________ Testator __________ Witness ically otherwise provided herein or directed otherwise by law, if any person should become entitled to any share in my estate before attaining the age of majority or while under any other disability, es to be determined under the laws of the State of ________________________, then in effect, as if I had died intestate at the time fixed for distribution under this provision. Except as may be specif_________________________________________________________ If any such beneficiary does not survive me, my residuary estate shall be distributed to my heirs-at-law, their identities and respective sharduary estate be distributed in equal shares per stirpes to: ___________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________ (name(s)). If more than one child is named, then the distribution shall be in equal shares per stirpes. If none of the named child(ren) or their descendants, survive me, I direct that my resi direct that my residuary estate, including any real property and personal property, be distributed, bequeathed and given to my child(ren) _____________________________________________________________ny, shall be distributed to my child(ren) ___________________________________ (name(s)). If more than one child is named, then the distribution shall be in equal shares per stirpes. Residuary Estate I_____________________. If this beneficiary does not survive me, this bequest shall be distributed with my residuary estate. Primary Residence All my interest in my primary residence or homestead, if a_____________. If this beneficiary does not survive me, this bequest shall be distributed with my residuary estate. _____________________________________________ shall be distributed to ___________________. If this beneficiary does not survive me, this bequest shall be distributed with my residuary estate. _____________________________________________ shall be distributed to ______________________OF PROPERTY Specific Bequests I direct that the following specific bequests be made from my estate. _____________________________________________ shall be distributed to ______________________________eree in connection with any property transferred to or acquired by such purchaser or transferee upon or after my death pursuant to any agreement with respect to such property. ARTICLE IV DISPOSITION ______ Testator __________ Witness __________ Witness __________ Witness Page 1 of ______ This direction shall not extend to or include any such taxes that may be payable by a purchaser or transfs shall be made regardless of whether the taxes are owed by my estate or by any beneficiary. The Executor shall not seek reimbursement from any beneficiary for the payment of the taxes. Initials: ____ codicil hereto, outside of this Will, in connection with any insurance on my life or any gift or benefit given or conferred by me either during my lifetime or by survivorship. The payment of the taxe any inheritance taxes in the amount necessary to pay said inheritance taxes. The payment of the taxes shall be made regardless of whether the taxes are owed on property passing under this Will or any and any interest and penalties thereon owed because of my death shall be paid out of the residue of my estate. The Executor shall create, out of the residue, a separate fund for the purpose of payingct that my just debts, testamentary expenses and expenses of last illness be first paid out of and charged to the capital of my general estate. All taxes (including income taxes and inheritance taxes)nd the erection and engraving of monuments and markers, regardless of any limitation fixed by statute or rule of court and without order of any court. ARTICLE III PAYMENT OF DEBTS AND EXPENSES I dire the Executor of my Will to pay such sums as the Executor deems proper for my funeral, cremation or burial and interment, including the disposition of the ashes or the acquisition of any burial site a______ Name: _______________________________________ Born on _________________ Name: _______________________________________ Born on _________________ ARTICLE II FUNERAL & BURIAL EXPENSES I authorize married to __________________________________________, who is now deceased. I have the following adult child(ren) from that marriage: Name: _______________________________________ Born on ________________________________ (county), _______________________ (state), revoke my former Wills and Codicils and publish and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament. ARTICLE I MARRIAGE & CHILDREN I wasble tax consequences arising out of this document should be discussed with a tax professional. Last Will And Testament Of ______________________ I, _____________________________________ (name), of __d or signed without consulting an attorney first to make sure it fits your particular situation. Advice from a local attorney is always recommended when dealing with estate planning matters. Any possims are not intended and are not a substitute for legal and/or tax advice. Laws vary from time to time and from state to state. These forms should only be a starting point for you and should not be use estate tax liability. This is referred to as the "Marital Deduction". If the recipient spouse is not a U.S. citizen, the deduction is limited (it was $100,000 in 2006). This information and these fory life insurance policy; [] property you are holding in trust; any joint property you own In addition, each individual may leave an unlimited amount to his or her spouse upon death without any federalrnishings and furniture, jewelry, art, and other personal effects); [] partnership (business) interests; [] individual retirement accounts and qualified employee benefit plans; [] the face value of anhelpful to determine the value of all of the assets in your estate. Assets may include the following: [] real estate; [] stocks and bonds; [] bank accounts; [] tangible personal property (household fu Wills ­ Page 2 advice. If your assets come near the $2,000,000 level, you really shouldn't use this will and should consult with tax professionals and an attorney. Before using this Will, it may be 000 or more could be subject to federal estate tax. As your estate approaches $2,000,000 in value and exceeds that amount, the greater your need for professional estate tax planning Information about dying in 2006 - 2008, that credit is $2,000,000. The amount of the credit increases over the next few years. The credit is available to each individual and his or her spouse. Estates totaling $2,000,ing of tax laws. Federal tax law provides that upon the death of an individual, there is a credit against the estate tax otherwise due on a portion of the value of an individual's estate. For a personhis Will is to be used as the principal estate planning document. If you have a large estate, you may need more complicated planning to reduce or limit death taxes. Testators should have an understandses to testify. New Hampshire permits self proving, but requires the affidavit to be in a specific format similar to the one included in our wills. The Will is for anyone in any life situation where tother will. In Ohio, Maryland, California and the District of Columbia, the courts have some latitude to accept a will as self proved, to require an affidavit of the witnesses or to require the witnese states. However, including the affidavit in those states will not invalidate the Will (since it is a separate document from the Will). In those states it will have to be "proven" in court, like any amentary capacity, or prior revocation. A few states like Louisiana, Maryland, Ohio and Vermont (as of 2003).do not have statutes permitting self proving wills. The affidavit will be of no use in thosvit can also be useful if witnesses are not available when they are needed.. However, even with the Affidavit, the Will may still be subject to contest on such grounds as undue influence, lack of testn the will and that the formalities for signing a Will were followed. The Affidavit may eliminate the need to have witnesses testify, that the formalities in signing the Will were followed. The Affidaefore the adoption of more modern laws, all wills were proved by having one or more of the witnesses come into court and testify under oath, or through sworn affidavits, that each saw the Testator sig observed when the Will was signed. The Affidavit does not affect the validity or legality of the Will. However, it can speed up the admission of the Will to probate after the death of the Testator. Bby this Will. The Will has an enclosed self-proving affidavit, which contains the Testator's acknowledgment and the affidavit of the witnesses, made before a Notary, that all required formalities were survivorship, assets with beneficiary designations (such as life insurance or employee benefit plans), and assets held in trust generally will not be required to be probated and will not be governed tator. This Will does not avoid probate for the Testator's estate. It merely directs how the assets which are individually owned by the Testator will be distributed. Assets held jointly with rights ofsubject to the Disclaimers and Terms of Use found at findlegalforms.com Information about Wills This Will distributes the assets of the person making the Will (the "Testator") as specified by the Tescommended when dealing with estate planning matters. Any possible tax consequences arising out of this document should be discussed with a tax professional. [_] The purchase and use of these forms is should only be a starting point for you and should not be used or signed without consulting an attorney first to make sure it fits your particular situation. Advice from a local attorney is always repose or as to their legal effect or completeness. [_]These forms are not intended and are not a substitute for legal and/or tax advice. Laws vary from time to time and from state to state. These formsew state to make sure it meets local requirements. [_] These forms are provided "as is" and no implied or express warranties have been made or are provided as to their suitability for any specific purry over time and from place to place. All wills should be reviewed by a lawyer before they are signed. If the Testator moves to another state, the current will should be checked by a lawyer in their nution in percentages, make sure that the total of all of the beneficiary's percentage's equal 100%. Check the totals before signing the Will. State and federal laws which affect estate planning can vaill may be invalid if a spouse receives nothing or only a small portion of the estate. Consult an attorney if you wish to disinherit a spouse or any children. If any part of the Will calls for distribtatus changes, if the Testator has a child or if a named beneficiary or one of the Executors dies.. Most state laws guarantee a minimum share of an estate to a spouse when the other spouse dies. The W& Instructions ­ Page 4 original and all copies should be destroyed and an entirely new Will should be written and signed. New wills are commonly necessary when, for example, the Testator's marital s it becomes necessary to change the Will, do not modify it by adding, deleting, or changing words on the face of the Will. Such changes are usually disregarded. If changes are desired, the Checklist taxes. Estate taxes, if any, are based on the size of the total taxable estate and other matters. The tax results of the choices made in this Will should be discussed with a competent tax advisor. Ifhe distribution of retirement plan benefits, life insurance proceeds and survivor benefits arising in other contracts and plans are not normally governed by a will. This Will is not designed to reduceto another person by operation of law or by any contract. For example, the Will does not dispose of property held in joint tenancy with rights of survivorship or property held in trust. In addition, talso (if Testator so wishes) be provided to the person named as Executor / Personal Representative. This Will does not dispose of property that, on the death of the Testator, would automatically pass uld be prepared. While photocopies may used for reference purposes, only the original can be admitted to probate. Copies are rarely accepted. A copy of the Will should be kept by the Testator and may hould be kept in a secure location such as a safe deposit box at a bank or lawyer's office. Unlike other legal instruments where multiple originals are prepared, only one original "copy" of a will shoem as a Personal Representative, to make sure that they are willing and can serve. If you select a bank or trust company, be sure to check into their fees for such services. The original of the Will sn (or bank or trust company) that can be trusted to handle financial matters and to deal appropriately with family members. It is best to talk to people (and banks or trust companies) before naming thounting the self-proving affidavit) should be entered by hand in the bottom right of each page. The Personal Representative / Executor, should be picked carefully. It is very important to pick a persorson authorized to take acknowledgments and administer oaths. The affidavit states that all required formalities were observed when the Will was signed. The total number of pages (excluding i.e. not c (called "Proof of Will" in some states) and attach it to the end of the Will. The Affidavit contains the Testator's acknowledgment and the affidavit of the witnesses, made before a Notary or other pee page with the self-proving affidavit, if included, should not be counted because the affidavit is not a part of the Will itself. The Testator and the witnesses should sign the self-proving affidavitter date (i.e. if this Will revokes an earlier Will). The total number of pages in the Will, including the page(s) on which the witness signature lines appear, should be indicated by the Witnesses. Theely and willingly. Wherever requested, the date should be filled in (preferably by hand), with the date of the actual signing. This step could be crucial to determine the validity of the Will at a la sign their names in the presence of the Testator and each other and of the notary public. The witnesses must be satisfied that the Testator is an adult of sound mind and he/she is signing the Will fr each page of the Will. This can prevent subsequent substitution of pages. The witnesses should also initial the bottom of each page of the Will. Checklist & Instructions ­ Page 3 All witnesses mustbout to sign is my Last Will and Testament. I am signing it freely and voluntarily," or similar words. Although not required in most states, it is a good idea for the Testator to initial the bottom ofbe signed, is intended to be the Testator's Last Will and Testament. However, the witnesses don't need to read or know the contents of the Will. For example, the Testator can say: "The document I am atary should watch the Testator sign the Will. The notary public is needed for the self proved affidavit. Before signing the Will, the Testator should orally declare that the document that is about to if one of the witnesses can't be located. The witnesses should not be beneficiaries under the Will. For example children, spouses, heirs or executors should not be witnesses. All witnesses and the nonterested and adult witnesses and a notary public. The signature of a third witness can provide additional protection if the signature of one of the witnesses is deemed to be invalid for any reason orthers who might be entitled to a share of the estate. Although most states only require two witnesses, the Will should be signed by the Testator in the presence of three (3) qualified, competent, disieighteen in most states). Being of "sound mind" usually means that the Testator knows that he/she is signing a Will, is familiar with the property and the value thereof and knows about relatives and oy the Testator, all Witnesses and a Notary in front of each other. The Testator (i.e. the person who is writing the Will) must be of "sound mind" when signing the Will and must be of legal age (i.e. idavit: The enclosed Affidavit (although technically not part of the Will) states that all required formalities were observed when the Will was signed. The Affidavit needs to be completed and signed bds to fill out: [] day month year city; []Signature; []name Witnesses: Witnesses must provide and fill out: [] name of state; [] number of pages; [] name of testator; []witness signatures and info Aff representative to deal with matters like taxes, taking care of the property, and making distributions to the beneficiaries Article VII: Contains miscellaneous provisions Signature Block: Testator neewill pay whatever is left to the beneficiaries named in the will. Testator must provide and fill out [] the name of executor; [] name of alternate executor. Article VI: Powers of Executor empowers the Personal Representative is also responsible for paying outstanding debts, administration expenses and taxes out of the testator's estate. After paying debts and expenses, the Personal Representative an alternate in case the first choice cannot serve. The Executor will have the responsibility (after the testator's death) of managing the testator's property. The Checklist & Instructions ­ Page 2 the will is made Article V: Deals with the appointment of the Testator's Personal Representative (i.e. Executor) and alternate; It allows the Testator to name an Executor to administer the estate, ande of child(ren) to whom the residuary estate will be given; []name of "alternate" beneficiaries to whom the residuary estate will be given if child(ren) predecease Testator. [] state under whose laws [] name(s) of person/entity property is given to (three blank paragraphs are provided, but you can add as many as you need). []name of child(ren) to whom the primary residence (if any) is given; []namroperty to specific persons or charities and gives any primary residence and the residuary estate to the child(ren). Testator must provide and fill out: [] description of property (or dollar amount); Article III: Authorizes payments of debts and expenses. Article IV: Disposes of specific property, primary residence and residuary property.. Allows Testator to give specific dollar amounts or other p and date of birth for each child. Three spaces are provided for names of children. You can add or remove spaces for names as necessary. Article II: Authorizes payment of funeral and Burial expenses. t: []name, [] county and []state Article I: Gives the name of deceased spouse and the name(s) of the child(ren). Testator must provide and fill out [] name of deceased spouse; [] name(s) of child(ren)to be completed. Title: Enter name of Testator in blank space under title "Last Will and Testament of". Introduction: Contains preliminary information about the will. Testator must provide and fill ou0. This Will is divided into various sections. The content of each section is explained below. Some sections require information to be entered in the space provided. The enclosed Affidavit also needs . It distributes the assets of the Testator (i.e. person making the will) to the child(ren) and to specific beneficiaries named in the Will. This Will is suitable for estates worth less than $2,000,00ill ­ Widow/Widower with Adult Children and selfproved affidavit. This Will is for a Widow or Widower with Adult Children from the marriage, who has not remarried, and includes a self-proved affidavitChecklist and Instructions Will ­ Widow/Widower with Adult Children This package contains (1) Checklist and Instruction for Will ­ Widow/Widower with Adult Children; (2) Information about Wills; (3) W IowaIowa __________________________ (Witness Signature) Print Name: ___________________________________ Address: ______________________________________ Phone: _______________________________________ ________________ (Witness Signature) Print Name: ___________________________________ Address: ______________________________________ Phone: _______________________________________ ____________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________ (Declarant's Signature) _____________________________me: ____________________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________ Zip Code: ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Nahdraw life-sustaining procedures that merely prolong the dying process and are not necessary to my comfort or freedom from pain. Additional Instructions (optional): __________________________________ desire that my life not be prolonged by the administration of life-sustaining procedures. If I am unable to participate in my health care decisions, I direct my attending physician to withhold or witwill result either in death within a relatively short period of time or a state of permanent unconsciousness from which, to a reasonable degree of medical certainty, there can be no recovery, it is myfessional. [_] The purchase and use of these forms is subject to the Disclaimers and Terms of Use found at findlegalforms.com Living Will If I should have an incurable or irreversible condition that r situation. Advice from a local attorney is always recommended when dealing with estate planning matters. Any possible tax consequences arising out of this document should be discussed with a tax profrom time to time and from state to state. These forms should only be a starting point for you and should not be used or signed without consulting an attorney first to make sure it fits your particula provided as to their suitability for any specific purpose or as to their legal effect or completeness. [_]These forms are not intended and are not a substitute for legal and/or tax advice. Laws vary n executed pursuant to this chapter may, but need not, be in the following form: (Form included below). [_] These forms are provided "as is" and no implied or express warranties have been made or areis in compliance with the Living Will Information & Instructions ­ Page 2 federal department of veterans affairs advance directive requirements shall be deemed valid and enforceable. 5. A declaratioforceable in this state, to the extent the declaration or similar document is consistent with the laws of this state. A declaration or similar document executed by a veteran of the armed forces which ies with this chapter and is valid. 4. A declaration or similar document executed in another state or jurisdiction in compliance with the law of that state or jurisdiction shall be deemed valid and enttending physician or health care provider with the declaration. An attending physician or health care provider may presume, in the absence of actual notice to the contrary, that the declaration complion. (3) An individual who is less than eighteen years of age. b. Is acknowledged before a notarial officer within this state. 3. It is the responsibility of the Declarant to provide the Declarant's anot be witnesses for a declaration: (1) A health care provider attending the Declarant on the date of execution. (2) An employee of a health care provider attending the Declarant on the date of execut. At least one of the witnesses shall be an individual who is not a relative of the Declarant by blood, marriage, or adoption within the third degree of consanguinity. The following individuals shall uals who, in the presence of each other and the Declarant, witnessed the signing of the declaration by the Declarant or by another person acting on behalf of the Declarant at the Declarant's direction of the Declarant at the direction of the Declarant, must contain the date of its execution, and must be witnessed or acknowledged by one of the following methods: a. Is signed by at least two individ the Declarant's condition is determined to be terminal and the Declarant is not able to make treatment decisions. 2. The declaration must be signed by the Declarant or another person acting on behalfining procedures. 1. A competent adult may execute a declaration at any time directing that life-sustaining procedures be withheld or withdrawn. The declaration shall be given operative effect only if is based on Chapter 144A of the Iowa Statutes For your convenience, we have included useful excerpts from the Iowa Statutes relating to Living Wills. 144A.3 Declaration relating to use of life-susta____________________________ -2- Information and Instructions Iowa Living Will This package contains (1) Information and Instruction for Iowa Living Will; (2) Iowa Living Will. This Iowa Living Willeen appointed as alternate attorney in fact by the Declarant and consent to such designation _____________________________________________ (Signature of Alternate Attorney in Fact) Print Name: _______lternate Attorney in Fact (optional) I have read the above Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care signed by ________________________________________ (name of Declarant) and understand that I have bney in fact by the Declarant and consent to such designation _____________________________________________ (Signature of Attorney in Fact) Print Name: ___________________________________ Consent of Aact (optional) I have read the above Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care signed by ________________________________________ (name of Declarant) and understand that I have been appointed as attor___________ (Witness Signature) Print Name: ___________________________________ Address: ______________________________________ Phone: _______________________________________ Consent of Attorney in F__ (Witness Signature) Print Name: ___________________________________ Address: ______________________________________ Phone: _______________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Signed: ____________________________________________________________________ Dated: ______________________________ -1- ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Name: ____________________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ht to examine my medical records and to consent to disclosure of such records. Additional instructions (or write none): ______________________________________________ _________________________________e, or procedure to maintain, diagnose, or treat a physical or mental condition. This power is subject to any statement of my desires and any limitations included in this document. My agent has the rigalive. This document gives my agent power to make health care decisions on my behalf, including to consent, to refuse to consent, or to withdraw consent to the provision of any care, treatment, servic this document gives my agent the power, where otherwise consistent with the law of this state, to consent to my physician not giving health care or stopping health care which is necessary to keep me ian, to make those health care decisions. The attorney in fact must act consistently with my desires as stated in this document or otherwise made known. Except as otherwise specified in this document,t, I hereby designate ________________________________________________________________ as my alternate attorney in fact. This power exists only when I am unable, in the judgment of my attending physic______________________as my attorney in fact and give to my agent the power to make health care decisions for me. If the above named person is not available or is unable to serve as my attorney in facand use of these forms is subject to the Disclaimers and Terms of Use found at findlegalforms.com -3- Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care I hereby designate ___________________________________also consult an attorney whenever a document is negotiated with another party. Any possible tax consequences arising out of this document should be discussed with a tax professional. [_] The purchase nd should not be used without consulting with an attorney first. Before using or signing this document you should have an attorney review it to make sure it fits your particular situation. You should teness. [_]These forms are not intended and are not a substitute for legal and/or tax advice. Laws vary from time to time and from state to state. These forms should only be a starting point for you aisions. [_] These forms are provided "as is" and no implied or express warranties have been made or are provided as to their suitability for any specific purpose or as to their legal effect or compleevocation of a durable power of attorney shall have no effect upon subsequent health care decisions made in accordance with accepted principles of law and standards of medical care governing those decl liability for acting in good faith reliance upon the durable power of attorney for health care unless the individual has actual knowledge of the revocation. 5. The fact of execution and subsequent rle power of attorney for health care. 4. If authority granted by a durable power of attorney for health care is revoked under this section, an individual is not subject to criminal prosecution or civicipal is presumed to have the capacity to revoke a durable power of attorney for health care. 3. Unless it provides otherwise, a valid durable power of attorney for health care revokes any prior durabprovider by the principal or by another to whom the principal has communicated revocation. The health care provider shall document the revocation in the treatment records of the principal. 2. The prin care provider orally or in writing while that provider is engaged in providing health care to the principal. A revocation is only effective as to a health care provider upon its communication to the nicate the intent to revoke, without regard to mental or physical condition. Revocation may be by notifying the attorney in fact orally or in writing. Revocation may also be made by notifying a healthe of consanguinity. 144B.8 Revocation of durable power of attorney. 1. A durable power of attorney for health care may be revoked at any time and in any manner by which the principal is able to commuyee of a health care provider attending the principal on the date of execution unless the individual to be designated is related to the principal by blood, marriage, or adoption within the third degred as the attorney in fact to make health care decisions under a durable power of attorney for health care: -2- 1. A health care provider attending the principal on the date of execution. 2. An emplotment of veterans affairs advance directive requirements shall be deemed valid and enforceable. 144B.4 Individua ls ineligible to be attorney in fact. The following individuals shall not be designatee extent the document is consistent with the laws of this state. A durable power of attorney or similar document executed by a veteran of the armed forces which is in compliance with the federal departorney for health care or similar document executed in another state or jurisdiction in compliance with the law of that state or jurisdiction shall be deemed valid and enforceable in this state, to thrable power of attorney for health care shall be an individual who is not a relative of the principal by blood, marriage, or adoption within the third degree of consanguinity. 4. A durable power of at. The individual designated in the durable power of attorney for health care as the attorney in fact. d. An individual who is less than eighteen years of age. 3. At least one of the witnesses for a duer of attorney for health care: a. A health care provider attending the principal on the date of execution. b. An employee of a health care provider attending the principal on the date of execution. cn acting on behalf of the principal at the principal's direction. (2) Is acknowledged before a notarial officer within this state. 2. The following individuals shall not be witnesses for a durable powe of the following methods: (1) Is signed by at least two individuals who, in the presence of each other and the principal, witnessed the signing of the instrument by the principal or by another persoare explicitly authorizes the attorney in fact to make health care decisions. b. The durable power of attorney for health care contains the date of its execution and is witnessed or acknowledged by ongned by the principal. -1- 144B.3 Requirements. 1. An attorney in fact shall make health care decisions only if the following requirements are satisfied: a. The durable power of attorney for health cMay 8, 1991, purporting to create a durable power of attorney for health care shall be deemed valid if the document specifically authorizes the attorney in fact to make health care decisions and is siney in fact to make health care decisions for the principal if the durable power of attorney for health care substantially complies with the requirements of this chapter. A document executed prior to age eighteen or older who has executed a durable power of attorney for health care. 144B.2 Durable power of attorney for health care. A durable power of attorney for health care authorizes the attor certified, or otherwise authorized or permitted by the law of this state to administer health care in the ordinary course of business or in the practice of a profession. 6. "Principal" means a person parenterally or through intubation. 4. "Health care decision" means the consent, refusal of consent, or withdrawal of consent to health care. 5. "Health care provider" means a person who is licensed,cedure to maintain, diagnose, or treat an individual's physical or mental condition. "Health care" does not include the provision of nutrition or hydration except when they are required to be providedalth care decisions for the principal if the principal is unable, in the judgment of the attending physician, to make health care decisions. 3. "Health care" means any care, treatment, service, or proake health care decisions on behalf of a principal and has consented to act in that capacity. 2. "Durable power of attorney for health care" means a document authorizing an attorney in fact to make heitions. For purposes of this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Attorney in fact" means an individual who is designated by a durable power of attorney for health care as an agent to morney for Health Care is based on Chapter 144B of the Iowa Statutes. The following are useful excerpts from the Iowa Statutes relating to the Iowa Power of Attorney for Health Care Form. 144B.1 Defin Care This package contains (1) Information and Instruction for Iowa Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care ; (2) Iowa Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Form. This Iowa Durable Power of Attprofessional. [_] The purchase and use of these forms is subject to the Disclaimers and Terms of Use found at findlegalforms.com Information and Instructions Iowa Durable Power of Attorney for Healthular situation. Advice from a local attorney is always recommended when dealing with estate planning matters. Any possible tax consequences arising out of this document should be discussed with a tax ry from time to time and from state to state. These forms should only be a starting point for you and should not be used or signed without consulting an attorney first to make sure it fits your particare provided as to their suitability for any specific purpose or as to their legal effect or completeness. [_]These forms are not intended and are not a substitute for legal and/or tax advice. Laws vaDirective. The first form is the Power of Attorney for Health Care and the second form is the Living Will. [_] These forms are provided "as is" and no implied or express warranties have been made or Iowa Advance Health Care Directive This package contains both a Iowa Power of Attorney for Health Care and a Iowa Living Will. Together these forms are also sometimes known as an Advance Health Care IowaIowa d - 2 uted the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he/she executed the same as his/her voluntary act and deed. _____________________________________ Notary Public in the state of Iowa Quitclaim Dee____________________, the undersigned officer, personally appeared ______________________________, to me known to be the person __________________________________________________ named in and who exec__ Type or Print Name of Grantor Quitclaim Deed - 1 State of Iowa County of ______________ } ss. On this _______________day of _____________________, A.D. 20__, before me, _________________________ and improvements thereon. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has executed this Quitclaim Deed on __________________, 20 __. _________________________________________ _______________________________________ns forever; so that neither Grantor nor Grantor's heirs, successors and/or assigns shall have claim or demand any right or title to the property described above, or any of the buildings, appurtenancess, reservations and restrictions of record. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD all of Grantor's right, title and interest in and to the above described property unto Grantee, Grantee's heirs, successors and/or assig______________, County of ________________________________, State of Iowa described as follows: [Insert legal description] SUBJECT TO all, if any, valid easements, rights of way, covenants, conditionER QUITCLAIMS to Grantee, all right, title, interest and claim to the plot, piece or parcel of land, with all the buildings, appurtenances and improvements thereon, if any, in the City of ____________ amount of _______________________ DOLLARS ($______) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, Grantor hereby REMISES, RELEASES, AND FOREV__________________________________________ and ________________________________ ("Grantee") whose address is _____________________________________________________. FOR A VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, in theED KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS THAT: THIS QUITCLAIM DEED, made and entered into on ___________________, 20_____, between ____________________________ ("Grantor") whose address is _________________ erms of Use found at findlegalforms.com Recording requested by: and when recorded, please return this deed and tax statements to: Escrow No.: For recorder's use only Title Order No.: QUITCLAIM DEthout consulting with an attorney first. An Attorney should be consulted before negotiating any document with another party. [_] The purchase and use of these forms is subject to the Disclaimers and Td unrecorded or may be charged additional fees [_] These forms are not intended and are not a substitute for legal advice. These forms should only be a starting point for you and should not be used wit. Please check your local requirements with your local Recorder's (or similar) office. [_] Depending on the type of document, additional requirements may apply. Nonconforming documents may be returnearties. [_] Documents referencing land should include a legal description of the land. Verify that the legal description is correct. [_] A Quitclaim Deed may require other documents to be filed with iuitclaim Deed before a Notary. Among other things, Notarization will allow the Quitclaim Deed to be recorded as a public record. Without filing, the Quitclaim Deed may not be effective against third pInstructions & Checklist for Quitclaim Deed Iowa (Individual) [_] This package contains (1) Instructions and Checklist for Quitclaim Deed (2) Quitclaim Deed [_] The Grantor should date and sign the Q IowaIowa _____________ Name of Survivor: _______________________________ Address: ____________________________________________ City: _______________________________________________ State: __________________________________urposes (strike any of the following you do not want): (1) Transplant (2) Therapy (3) Research (4) Education Date: __________________ Signature of Survivor: __________________________________ Printed_______________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ III. The gift is for the following pthe applicable box): Give any needed organs, tissues, or parts, OR Give the following organs, tissues, or parts only: _______________________ _________________________________________________________ity and state). I. I survive the decedent as (mark the appropriate box): spouse; adult son or daughter; parent; adult brother or sister; grandparent; or guardian of the decedent. II. I hereby (mark this anatomical gift from the body of __________________________________(name of decedent) who died on _____________, 20___ at_______________________________ in ____________________________________ (corney should be consulted for all serious legal matters. Anatomical Gift by Next of Kin or Guardian of the Person Pursuant to the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act and the law of this state, I hereby make rruption) however caused and on any theory of liability, whether in contract, strict liability, or tort (including negligence or otherwise) arising in any way out of the use of these materials. An att direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential damages (including, but not limited to, procurement of substitute goods or services; loss of use, data, or profits; or business inteals are used at your own risk. In no event will: i) FindLegalForms, Inc, its agents, partners, or affiliates, or ii) the providers, authors or publishers of the forms, be responsible or liable for anym. These materials are provided "AS-IS." We do not give any express or implied warranties of merchantability, suitability or completeness for any of the materials for your particular needs. The materieated by use of these materials. 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(2) The person pre decedent; (3) either parent of the decedent; (4) an adult brother or sister of the decedent; (5) a grandparent of the decedent; and (6) a guardian of the person of the decedent at the time of death ker for an authorized purpose, unless the decedent, at the time of death, has made an unrevoked refusal to make that anatomical gift: (1) the spouse of the decedent; (2) an adult son or daughter of th Gift Form An anatomical gift may be made any member of the following classes of persons, in the order of priority listed, may make an anatomical gift of all or part of the decedent's body or a pacemas made on behalf of the decedent by the next of kin or guardian. Included in this kit are the following: General Instructions for preparing your Anatomical Gift (by next of kin or guardian) Anatomicalt. As the next of kin or guardian, you can prepare and execute an Anatomical Gift on behalf of the decedent. 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Iowa Estate Planning For Widow or Widower With Adult Children

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Product Iowa Estate Planning For Widow or Widower With Adult Children
Country United States
State Iowa
Pages 38
Dimensions Designed for Letter Size (8.5" x 11")
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Format Microsoft Word
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Platform Windows Compatible
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Category With Adult Children
Product number #30787
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