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Filling out a Changing Codicil is an important step in updating your Last Will and Testament. This guide will provide clear, step-by-step instructions to help you complete the form accurately online, ensuring that your wishes are properly documented.

Follow the steps to fill out the Changing Codicil form online.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to access the Changing Codicil document and open it in your preferred online editor.
2. Begin by filling in the blank for the 'Codicil Number' with the appropriate number that corresponds to this document.
3. Next, enter your full name as the Testator in the designated space provided.
4. Specify the name of the county where you reside in the country, followed by your state.
5. Indicate the date of your Last Will and Testament so that it is clear which will you are amending.
6. In the next section, you will need to identify and delete specific paragraphs you wish to amend from the will. Provide the designation of the paragraphs and the article number.
7. Replace the deleted paragraphs with the new text that you wish to insert. Ensure this section clearly outlines your intentions.
8. At the bottom of the form, write the day of the month, along with the month and year when you are signing the codicil.
9. Below this, print your name again as the Testator and then sign your name in the signature area.
10. You will need two witnesses to sign your codicil. Each witness must print and sign their name in the designated areas, ensuring they do so in your presence.
11. Finally, if required, complete the affidavit section for the subscribing witnesses, ensuring they verify the signing and publication of the document. They will sign and provide their addresses as well.
12. Review all filled sections for accuracy before saving your changes. Once completed, you may download, print, or share the form as necessary.

Start filling out your Changing Codicil online today and ensure your estate planning is up to date.