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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Frequently asked questions
Use this Codicil to a Will if:
- You would like to confirm some of the contents of an earlier will;
- You would like to alter or add additional clauses to the will;
- You want to follow all the proper processes to make legal amendments to the will; and
- You would like to have a record of the amendments of a will in the event of any legal action.
What does the Codicil to a Will cover?
- Confirm the contexts of an earlier will;
- Documents new updates to the will; and
- Informs the parties to the will of any new clauses.
Other names for Codicil to a Will include:
- Codicil Form;
- Will Codicil;
- Codicil; and
- Changes to a Will.
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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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