Estate PlanningID: kb-est-023

Codicil

A legal document used to amend an existing will.

Added: November 10, 2025
Applicable: Universal

Detailed Explanation

A Codicil is a supplement to a will that explains, modifies, or revokes part of the original document. It allows a testator to make minor changes (like changing an executor or updating a beneficiary) without having to rewrite the entire will. It must be executed with the same formalities as the original will.

Tags

#amendment#will#update#legal

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