La Intención Precede al Contenido
Antes de los documentos vienen las intenciones. Headstone’s entire legal framework is built on this principle. A will is not just a distribution of assets — it is a final statement of who you were, what you valued, and what you wanted for the people you leave behind.
The documents here are templates, not substitutes for legal counsel. They are starting points — designed to be filled with your specific intentions, reviewed by a qualified attorney, and made official in your jurisdiction.
Documentos Disponibles
- Testamento de California Full template with digital assets clause (Article VI) and personal intentions section (Article VIII). References CA Probate Code §6110. Two witnesses required, notary recommended.
- Ejemplo de Testamento — Johnny Bettencourt A living example: Nevada County, California. Includes personal Intentions article, family tree, and Headstone governance directive. Draft for reference — not legal advice.
- Otros Estados y Territorios En progreso. See the full roadmap below.
Tu Headstone y Patrimonio Digital
Si tienes un Headstone, tu testamento debe incluirlo. These instructions are designed to slot into any will template — add them as Article VI or a standalone attachment.
- Nombra un albacea para tu legado digital Esta persona tendrá acceso a tu Headstone para cumplir tus deseos. They should be someone who understands technology and respects your privacy. Choose a successor as well.
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Especifica qué pasa con tu Stone
Tienes opciones:
— Pasarlo a un familiar para que lo mantenga (curate, maintain, add to)
— Congelarlo (archivo permanente, sin más adiciones)
— Liberarlo al público o a destinatarios designados como un Ripple
— Eliminarlo por completo (destrucción permanente) - Define quién ve qué Tu Headstone puede contener niveles de privacidad. Specify which parts are accessible to whom after you’re gone — family, close friends, researchers, the public. Your LifeLine may have sections intended only for your children, or only for your partner.
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Instruye sobre tus tenencias de $Tone y el valor de tus datos
If you hold $Tone tokens or have accrued value through data sharing, specify:
— Who inherits your $Tone holdings
— Whether your certified data continues to generate value for your estate
— Voting power in the data union (assigns to an heir or dissolves) -
Instruye sobre tu Ripple — tu continuación digital
If you have authorized an e-ghost or Ripple, specify:
— How long it persists after you’re gone
— Who can interact with it
— Whether it can be updated with new information
— Sunset conditions (retire after a set time, or persist indefinitely) - Nombra un albacea suplente In case your primary executor cannot serve. Consider someone in a different generation or location for perspective and availability.
Disponibilidad por Estado y Territorio
Estamos creando plantillas para los 50 estados, D.C. y territorios de EE.UU. Each will account for local requirements — witness count, notarization, community property rules, and civil law variations where applicable.
Louisiana and Puerto Rico use civil (Napoleonic) law — their templates are adapted for civil law requirements, including notarial will execution and forced heirship. Always consult a local attorney.
Próximamente
- Fideicomiso en Vida Revocable trust to manage assets during your lifetime and distribute them after. Often avoids probate entirely. Will pair with the Headstone governance document.
- Directiva de Atención Médica Your medical wishes if you cannot communicate them yourself. State-specific requirements.
- Poder Notarial Duradero Authorizes someone to manage your financial affairs if you become incapacitated.
- Autorización de Activos Digitales (Independiente) A shorter document specifically for your online accounts, passwords, and Headstone — useful even without a full will.
- Carta de Instrucciones Non-legal companion to your will. Tells your family where to find things, what matters to you, your funeral wishes.
Internacional (Fase 2)
As Headstone grows beyond the U.S., legal templates will expand to Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, the EU, and beyond. Each jurisdiction has unique requirements for wills, digital estate planning, and data inheritance. The federation architecture (Native In Each Domain) means each jurisdiction may eventually have its own legal team maintaining compliant documents.