Massachusetts Codicil to Will
Massachusetts Codicil to Will
This Codicil is made this [DATE], by [YOUR NAME] (the "Testator"), who is currently a resident of [YOUR ADDRESS], in the State of Massachusetts. This document amends and modifies my previously executed Last Will and Testament dated [ORIGINAL WILL DATE].
I. Declaration
I, [YOUR NAME], declare that I am of sound mind and capable of making this Codicil. This Codicil forms a part of my Last Will and Testament.
II. Amendments to Last Will and Testament
The changes I wish to make to my Last Will and Testament through this Codicil are as follows:
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Modification of Beneficiaries:
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To [NEW BENEFICIARY NAME], I give and bequeath [SPECIFIC ASSET OR AMOUNT] in lieu of [PREVIOUS BEQUEST].
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I hereby remove [FORMER BENEFICIARY NAME] as a beneficiary.
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Change of Executor:
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I appoint [NEW EXECUTOR NAME] as the Executor of my estate, replacing [PREVIOUS EXECUTOR NAME].
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Additional Bequests:
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To [BENEFICIARY NAME], I give and bequeath [SPECIFIC ITEM OR AMOUNT].
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III. Confirmation of Other Provisions
Except as specifically amended by this Codicil, I confirm and reaffirm the remaining portions of my Last Will and Testament dated [ORIGINAL WILL DATE].
IV. Execution
This Codicil will be executed with the same formalities as my original Last Will and Testament. I sign it willingly, and I am fully aware of its significance and impact.
A. Witnesses
I have signed this Codicil in the presence of these witnesses, who witnessed and subscribed this Codicil at my request, and in my presence on the date written above.
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Witness Name |
Witness Address |
Witness Signature |
Date |
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[WITNESS 1 NAME] |
[WITNESS 1 ADDRESS] |
[WITNESS 1 SIGNATURE] |
[DATE] |
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[WITNESS 2 NAME] |
[WITNESS 2 ADDRESS] |
[WITNESS 2 SIGNATURE] |
[DATE] |
B. Affirmation
I, [YOUR NAME], the Testator, sign my name to this instrument this [DATE], and being first duly sworn, do hereby declare to the undersigned authority that I sign and execute this instrument as my Codicil to the Last Will and Testament, and that I sign it willingly, and that I execute it as my free and voluntary act for the purposes therein expressed, and that I am of the age of majority, of sound mind, and under no constraint or undue influence.
Testator Signature:
V. Notarization
This Codicil was acknowledged before me on [DATE] by [YOUR NAME] who is personally known to me or who has produced identification as proof of identity. This person did not appear to be under any undue influence or incapacity.
Notary Public: [NOTARY NAME]
My Commission Expires: [EXPIRATION DATE]
Seal: [Seal]
