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The document provides detailed instructions for creating mutual wills for a married couple without children in Arkansas. It outlines the process of completing the wills electronically, specifying fields to fill in personal information, property bequests, and the appointment of a personal representative. The document includes articles addressing debts, specific bequests, homestead distribution, and provisions for alternate beneficiaries if one spouse predeceases the other. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of signing in front of witnesses and notaries to ensure legal validity.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the will in the editor.
Begin by entering your name and county of residence in the designated fields. This information is crucial for identifying the testator.
In Article One, specify your spouse's name. This establishes the marital relationship within the will.
Proceed to Article Three, where you can list any specific bequests. If there are none, simply type 'none' in the provided fields.
In Article Four, indicate your homestead or primary residence details if applicable. This ensures clarity on property distribution.
Continue filling out Articles Five and Six for residual property distribution and contingencies if your spouse predeceases you.
Designate a Personal Representative in Article Seven, ensuring they are an adult you trust to manage your estate.
Review all entries for accuracy before printing. Ensure that both spouses sign in front of two witnesses as required.

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What is the best type of will for a married couple?

In many states(most?) inheritance, to a married person, it is owned solely by the spouse who inherits it. It becomes community property if the inheritance money is intermingled with jointly owned money such as a married couples joint bank account. In that case the inheritance becomes jointly owned by both spouses.

Should a married couple have one or two wills?

Both spouses need to have a Will because even though the surviving spouse will become the outright owner of the property, they will need a Will to direct its disposition after their death. Since its impossible to predict which spouse will pass away first, having a Will is crucial for both individuals.

What type of will is best for married couples?

Mirror wills are particularly popular with married couples who have a straightforward estate plan. They ensure that both spouses are on the same page and that the surviving spouse will inherit everything first.

What is the biggest mistake with wills?

Top five mistakes when writing a Will Failing to have the Will witnessed correctly. All Wills need to be signed in the presence of two independent witnesses, who in turn must sign the document. Creating a DIY Will. Forgetting key assets. Not updating the Will after your circumstances change. Not writing one at all.

How to write a will as a married couple?

Here are the typical steps to creating a joint will: Discuss Agree on Key Decisions. Inventory Assets. Decide on Beneficiaries. Choose an Executor. Consult with an Estate Planning Attorney. Draft the Will. Review Update Your Will as Necessary. Sign the Will in the Presence of Witnesses.