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A codicil makes a change or addition to an existing will without rewriting it. Prepare it online and print a clean copy — a codicil must be signed in person with witnesses, like a will. Obtain legal advice.
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Any provision that has been replaced by this Codicil ceases to have effect except to the extent expressly restated in this document.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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Overview
A codicil amends a will — for example to change an executor, a gift, or a clause — while keeping the rest of the will intact.
It must be executed with the same formalities as a will, generally signed in the presence of witnesses.
It is used to make a limited change to a will.
A codicil has important legal effects and must meet the signing formalities for wills. Significant or complex changes are often better made by a new will prepared with legal advice. Obtain legal advice to ensure your codicil is valid and reflects your wishes.
A codicil has its own signing formalities and usually must be signed in person with the required witnesses; it is not commissioned online by video. Use this template to prepare and print a clean copy to sign.
Because it has important legal effects, obtain legal advice to confirm it is valid and reflects your wishes. Minute Notary can assist with in-person signing and witnessing in Ottawa where appropriate.
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