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How Do I write a codicil to my will? State that it is a codicil to your will. Identify the date your will was signed, so there's no confusion about which will it amends. Clearly state which parts of the will it revises. Describe the changes as specifically as possible.

I, [name], a resident of the County of [county], State of [state], declare that this is the codicil to my last will and testament, which is dated [date original signed]. I add or change said last will in the following manner: [List all specific changes or additions to the original will.

An official can deem a codicil invalid if it is not correctly witnessed, signed, and notarized before being added to the will. A judge can also overrule a codicil. You can have multiple codicils, each dedicated to a different amendment and contradicting codicils.

Sample Codicil to Will I, [NAME], with a mailing address of [ADDRESS] City of [CITY], State of [STATE] (?Testator?) create this Codicil to my Last Will dated the [DAY] day of [MONTH], 20[YEAR] (?Last Will?). I hereby republish and declare said Last Will as amended by this Codicil to be my Last Will.

You can have a lawyer write your codicil for you, or you can make one yourself. However, in most cases it makes more sense just to make a new will. Revoking the old will and making a new one will reduce the possibility of any confusion that could come from having an add-on to your will.

A codicil is a legal document that allows a person to make changes to their will without having to create an entirely new will. It is used to add, remove, or modify provisions in a will, as long as the changes are not too significant.

A codicil to a will is a way to modify your will without preparing a whole new one. A codicil is a written document that describes precisely how to change your will. For example, a codicil might be used to name a different executor or to bequeath a specific item to someone who wasn't included in your original will.