Codicil to a Will
This Codicil to a Will form is used to make minor changes, amendments and alternations to an existing will.
Last updated January 13, 2025
Suitable for Australia
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The Legal Risk Score of a Codicil to a Will Template is Medium
Our legal team have marked this document as medium risk considering:
- The Codicil mandates the presence and attestation of witnesses, which if not properly adhered to, could invalidate the document.
- The Codicil may dispose of large assets.
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