Gift of Jewelry Clause
(CA)

Summary

This template is a will provision clause that may be used to make a gift of jewelry to various beneficiaries. It is for use in California estate planning. This template contains practical guidance and drafting notes. Many testators wish to make gifts of specific items of jewelry. When describing any item of jewelry, the attorney may find it advisable to consult insurance policies, appraisals, or sales slips for the specific items. Confusion may result if the will refers to "my gold watch" or "my diamond ring" and the testator has more than one such item. Since this template does not refer to "all of the jewelry I own at the time of my death," it will not be effective to dispose of any items that the testator may acquire after execution of the will. If desired, this template may be changed to include such a reference. Alternatively, the testator may execute a codicil to dispose of any after-acquired jewelry. For a full listing of key clauses for use when drafting last wills and testaments, see Will Clauses Resource Kit. For additional information about making gifts via estate planning, see Purposes and Uses of a Will (CA) and Tax Considerations in Estate Planning (CA).