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

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The Codicil to Last Will and Testament is organised into sections covering § 1. PRELIMINARY DECLARATION, § 2. AMENDMENTS TO MY LAST WILL, § 3. APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR(S), § 4. INSUFFICIENT ESTATE, § 5. CONFIRMATION OF LAST WILL, 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 Nigeria, 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 Nigeria. 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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THIS CODICIL (this "Codicil") is made this ________ day of ________ to the Last Will and Testament (my "Last Will") which was made on ________ by me, ________, holder of ________, of the following address:

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§ 1. PRELIMINARY DECLARATION

1.1 I declare that I am of full age, being over eighteen (18) years, and that at the time of making this Codicil I am of sound mind, sound memory and full testamentary capacity, and that I make and execute this Codicil freely, voluntarily and without any fraud, duress, coercion or undue influence whatsoever.

1.2 This Codicil is made in accordance with the Wills Law applicable in ________ and the applicable laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and shall be read, construed and admitted to probate together with my Last Will as one testamentary instrument.


§ 2. AMENDMENTS TO MY LAST WILL

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

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2.2 I hereby modify my Last Will by deleting the following provision in its entirety:

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2.3 I hereby modify my Last Will as follows. The following provision is hereby revoked:

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and is replaced with the following provision:

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2.4 I hereby republish and re-affirm my Last Will dated ________ in all respects save as expressly amended, modified or revoked by this Codicil.


§ 3. APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR(S)

3.1 Save where expressly varied by this Codicil, I confirm the appointment of the executor(s) named in my Last Will. Where this Codicil so requires, I appoint ________ of ________ as executor of my Last Will and this Codicil.


§ 4. INSUFFICIENT ESTATE


§ 5. CONFIRMATION OF LAST WILL


§ 6. GOVERNING LAW

6.1 This Codicil shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Wills Law applicable in ________, and shall take effect as part of my Last Will from the date of its due execution.


IN WITNESS WHEREOF I, ________, have set my hand and signed my name to this Codicil on the ________ day of ________, declaring and publishing this instrument as the Codicil to my Last Will.

SIGNED by the above-named testator, ________, as and for the Codicil to his/her Last Will, in the joint presence of us both being present at the same time, who at his/her request, in his/her presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as attesting witnesses.




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Signature of Testator
Name: ________

WITNESS 1

Name: ________

Address: ________

Occupation: ________

Signature: ________________________

Date: ________


WITNESS 2

Name: ________

Address: ________

Occupation: ________

Signature: ________________________

Date: ________

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