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Use this form to make specific changes to your existing Will without drafting a new one. A codicil lets you add, delete, or substitute individual provisions while keeping the rest of your Will intact, in accordance with Ontario law.
Also known as
Codicil of the Last Will and Testament of ______
Codicil to the Last Will and Testament of ______
I, ______ (the “Testator”), of ______, ______, declare this document to be a Codicil to my Last Will and Testament executed on ______.
1. Amendments to the Will
I hereby direct the following changes to my Will:
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2. Ratification of Will
This is Codicil No. ______ to my Last Will and Testament executed on ______, together with any earlier codicils (collectively, my “Will”).
Save as expressly modified by this Codicil No. ______, I ratify and confirm that my Will continues in full force and effect without alteration.
3. Priority of Provisions
Where any conflict exists between this Codicil and my Will, the terms of this Codicil shall govern.
4. Scope of Revocation
Any deletion or revocation contained in this Codicil operates only upon the specific provision identified and does not affect any other part of my Will.
5. Effect of Replacement Provisions
Any provision that has been replaced by this Codicil ceases to have effect except to the extent expressly restated in this document.
6. No Implied Changes
No amendment to my Will is to be inferred from this Codicil beyond what is expressly set out herein.
7. Severability
Should any provision of this Codicil be held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full force and effect.
8. Applicable Law
This Codicil and my Will are governed by and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario.
9. Compliance with Execution Requirements
I confirm that this Codicil has been executed in compliance with the formalities prescribed for Wills under the Succession Law Reform Act, R.S.O. 1990.
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(Testator)
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(Testator’s Signature)
WITNESSES
Witness #1:
Signature: __________________________________________
Print Name: __________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________
Date: __________________________________________
Witness #2:
Signature: __________________________________________
Print Name: __________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________
Date: __________________________________________
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A codicil is a legal document that amends, adds to, or partially revokes an existing Last Will and Testament without replacing the entire will. Under Ontario's Succession Law Reform Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. S.26), a codicil must be executed with the same formalities as the will itself: signed by the testator and witnessed by two adults present at the same time.
Codicils work well for straightforward changes. If you are making extensive revisions, most estate lawyers recommend revoking the old will and drafting a new one, because multiple codicils layered on top of each other can create confusion and increase the risk of a successful challenge.
A codicil is appropriate when the change is relatively limited and does not affect the overall structure of the will. If the change is complex or touches many clauses, a fresh will is usually safer.
A codicil is only valid if it meets the same signing requirements as a will under section 4 of the Succession Law Reform Act. Failure to follow these formalities can render the amendment invalid.
Our template collects the details needed to produce a properly structured codicil. You select which types of changes you are making (additions, deletions, revocations, or replacements) and provide the relevant text for each.
Come prepared so the appointment goes smoothly. The notary witnesses your signature and can commission any related sworn statements, but your two independent witnesses must also attend.
A notary public in Ontario can witness your signature on a codicil and administer an oath if the document includes a sworn component. However, a notary cannot give legal advice about what your codicil should say, whether it conflicts with the rest of your will, or whether it might be challenged.
If your estate involves trusts, dependants' claims, tax planning, or anything beyond a simple change, consult an estate lawyer before signing. We recommend independent legal advice whenever there is any doubt about how the amendment interacts with your existing will.
Keep the signed codicil with your original will in a safe, accessible location and inform your executor. A codicil can be revoked at any time by executing a new codicil that expressly revokes the earlier one, by executing a new will that revokes all prior testamentary documents, or by physically destroying the codicil with the intention of revoking it.
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