Codicil To Will Template

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Codicil to Will – Sample Template

Parties Involved:

Testator: Alice Brown
Address: 789 Maple Street, Springfield, IL 62704

Executor: Robert Green
Address: 456 Oak Avenue, Springfield, IL 62705

Background:

This document serves as a codicil to the will of Alice Brown, executed on ____________, to make certain modifications and additions pursuant to her wishes.

Purpose of the Codicil:

The purpose of this codicil is to amend the provisions related to the distribution of the estate, appoint a new executor, and confirm the validity of the original will as amended herein.

Specific Amendments:

  • Replace the original executor, John Doe, with Robert Green.
  • Bequeath an additional $10,000 to the charity “Springfield Food Bank”.
  • Restate the original will in its entirety, except where modified by this codicil.

In witness whereof, I, Alice Brown, declare this to be my Codicil to my last will, hereby reaffirming the provisions of my original will, as amended by this document, on this ____ day of ____________, 20__.

Springfield, Illinois, ______________________

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Alice Brown (Testator)
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Witness 1
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Witness 2