Sample Will Letters, Requirements, Costs, and How to Write One

A person who has passed away will often have written a will beforehand to state the transfer of inheritance rights to their heirs. The most common sample of a will is a statement of inheritance rights over assets, though it can also contain a particular message.

A will is very vulnerable to misuse by irresponsible people seeking to gain from it. For this reason, a will must be written clearly and correctly so that its authenticity is preserved. If you are still unsure how to write a will, read the information below!

Sample Will Letters

Once you understand how to make a will, below are several sample wills whose format you can follow.

1. A Correct Will

LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT On this day, 2 July 2007, I: Name: Jermaine Pangestu Place and Date of Birth: Brisbane, 15 July 1976 Address: Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan No. 27, East Jakarta being fully aware and without any coercion, make this Statement of Last Will regarding Inheritance or Grant of My Assets to my biological children as my heirs, namely: Narandra Rayan Pangestu Juandra Rayan Pangestu Malandra Rayan Pangestu By this letter I declare that part of my assets is handed to my children named above, with the details being the house I currently live in and all assets of the private company I own. Should I no longer be alive, these assets may be used on the condition that all of my debts and receivables, if any, are settled, that 20% of the remaining total assets is donated as waqf, and that the assets left after such use are handed to my children named above in equal shares. This is the statement of last will of inheritance or grant of assets that I have made, witnessed by several trusted witnesses. Notary Testator Feri Sulistiyo, S.H., M.Kn. Jermaine Pangestu Witness I Witness II Narandra Rayan Pangestu Juandra Rayan Pangestu ​ ​

1. ​Sample Land Will

LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT On this day, Thursday, 23 January 2015, in Semarang, I, the undersigned: Name: Reyhan Aditama Place and Date of Birth: Bandung, 5 April 1970 Address: Jl. Kemerdekaan Kita No. 12, Bandung, West Java ID Number: 12303978882920 hereby state the following: That I am the lawful owner of the asset, namely a Freehold Land with Freehold Certificate (SHM) number 123/5432 in the name of Reyhan Aditama, located at Jl. Mawar No. 12, Bekasi, West Java, Indonesia. That the asset I own as stated in point 1 above is currently not involved in any legal dispute, debt-related collateral, or seizure by any bank or institution. That I intend to grant this asset by will and gift to my biological child, named Mahesa Aditama. By this I appoint Mahesa Aditama as the executor of this will, and I give him the rights and powers granted to an executor of a will under the Law after my death. This will is made by me in full awareness and without coercion from anyone, witnessed by trusted witnesses.

Requirements for Making a Will

A will is not something that can be made carelessly, because it involves the participation of heirs. For this reason, when you wish to make a will, you must meet several requirements. The following are the requirements needed to make a will.

1. The Writer Is an Adult

Children and teenagers who have not reached the minimum age of 21 are not permitted to make a will. This is to avoid errors and carelessness, as teenagers or children usually have unstable thinking.

1. Sound Mind

A will is legally invalid if it is made by a person whose mind is unsound or insane. In addition, a sound mind here also refers to a calm train of thought that is not influenced by anything.

A will must not be made because the writer is forced or pressured by others, but rather by their own wish. A person who is under the influence of drugs, liquor, error, doubt, and the like must also not write a will.

1. The Inherited Object Is Written Clearly

Several sample wills share the same mistake regarding how the inherited object is written. In fact, the inherited object in a will must be written clearly and in detail to avoid misuse and error.

The writer must describe the inherited object in detail, such as a description of the object and the laws related to it.

1. Understanding the Parties Involved

A will containing the inheritance of assets cannot be written alone without the involvement of the parties concerned. The testator must understand who these parties are, from the notary to the witnesses, so that the truth of the document can be accounted for.

For this reason, the interested parties who have been involved in making the document also need to provide evidence by affixing their signatures to it.

1. Understanding of Law and Regulations

Writing a will must indeed follow the applicable law and regulations, so it is best to seek help from a notary if you do not understand these matters. This ensures your will is later considered valid and is not misused.

1. Revoking a Will

A will can be revoked or cancelled at any time according to the testator's wish. However, this must be done while the testator is still alive so that the authenticity of the revocation can be seen and it is not fabricated.

Costs and How to Make a Will

For a will to meet the requirements and provisions that are legally valid, it must be made according to procedure. Below is how to make a good and proper will so that it can be legally certified by a notary.

1. Choosing a Trusted Notary

There is nothing wrong with engaging a notary early if you have assets or wealth of substantial, or even very high, value. A notary will manage that wealth, including the drafting of the inheritance document.

Because it involves property, you must choose a notary who is credible and trustworthy.

1. Making the Will According to Need

A will often triggers conflict between the parties involved and those entitled to your assets. For this reason, make the will according to your needs by involving everyone who has a right to your wealth.

1. Submitting the Finished Document

Once the document is finished, you need to submit it to the notary for review and sealing. Before that, you may ask the notary for input first on whether the content of the document is complete.

1. Paying the Notary

A notary is a person who contributes greatly to the management of your wealth, so you should also pay them fairly. The cost of making a will with a notary is on average 1 – 2.5% of the value of the object of the will.

The 2 sample wills above can serve as a reference when you wish to make one. Remember to ask the notary for input on the content of the will so that no errors occur.

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