Codicil to Last Will and Testament - Template Form

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What is a Codicil to Last Will and Testament?

A Codicil to Last Will and Testament is a ready-to-use legal template for Canada. You complete it by answering a few plain-English questions, then download the finished document in Word and PDF.

What does the Codicil to Last Will and Testament cover?

The Codicil to Last Will and Testament is organised into sections covering § 1. INTERPRETATION, § 2. ADDITION, § 3. DELETION, § 4. SUBSTITUTION, § 5. CONFIRMATION AND REPUBLICATION, so the important points are captured in a clear, consistent structure.

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Once it is properly completed and signed by everyone involved, a Codicil to Last Will and Testament is generally legally binding in Canada, provided it meets the legal requirements that apply to this type of document.

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A Codicil to Last Will and Testament should comply with the laws in force in Canada. This template is built around the provisions such situations commonly require, but the rules can vary by region and change over time, so check the current requirements for your case.

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CODICIL TO THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF

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I, ________ (the "Testator"), presently residing at ________, in the City of ________, in the Province of ________, being of the age of majority and of sound mind, memory and understanding, and not acting under any duress, fraud or undue influence of any person whomsoever, do hereby declare this instrument to be the ________ codicil (my "Codicil") to my Last Will and Testament dated ________ (my "Last Will").

§ 1. INTERPRETATION

1.1 This Codicil shall be read together with, and construed as one instrument with, my Last Will. Save where the context otherwise requires, all words and expressions defined in my Last Will shall bear the same meaning in this Codicil.

1.2 In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of this Codicil and the provisions of my Last Will, the provisions of this Codicil shall prevail.

1.3 The headings used in this Codicil are inserted for convenience of reference only and shall not affect its interpretation.

§ 2. ADDITION

2.1 My Last Will is hereby amended to include the following additional provision:

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§ 3. DELETION

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§ 4. SUBSTITUTION

4.1 The following portion of my Last Will is hereby revoked:

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4.2 and is hereby replaced and substituted with the following:

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§ 5. CONFIRMATION AND REPUBLICATION

5.1 In all other respects not expressly altered, modified or revoked by this Codicil, I hereby confirm, ratify and republish my Last Will dated ________.

§ 6. EXECUTION

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have to this Codicil, consisting of this and the preceding page(s), subscribed my name this ________ (day) day of ________ (month), ________ (year), at ________ (city), in the Province of ________ (province or territory), declaring and publishing this instrument as a codicil to my Last Will and Testament, in the presence of the undersigned witnesses, who, at my request, in my presence and in the presence of each other, have subscribed their names as witnesses hereto, all of us being present at the same time.



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(Signature of Testator)

Name: ________


SIGNED, PUBLISHED AND DECLARED by the above-named Testator, ________, on this ________ (day) day of ________ (month), ________ (year), as and for the Testator's Codicil to the Testator's Last Will and Testament, at ________ (city), in the Province of ________ (province or territory), in the presence of us, both being present at the same time, who, at the Testator's request, in the presence of the Testator and of each other, have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto. We declare that the Testator signed this Codicil in our presence, and that at the time of signing the Testator appeared to be of the full age of majority, of sound mind, memory and understanding, and under no constraint or undue influence. Neither of the undersigned witnesses, nor the spouse of either witness, is a beneficiary under the Last Will or this Codicil.


WITNESS ONE:


________________________________
Signature
Name: ________
Address: ________
City: ________
Occupation: ________


WITNESS TWO:


________________________________
Signature
Name: ________
Address: ________
City: ________
Occupation: ________

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