Free Massachusetts Codicil to Will Template

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:

  1. Modification of Beneficiaries:

    • To [NEW BENEFICIARY NAME], I give and bequeath [SPECIFIC ASSET OR AMOUNT] in lieu of [PREVIOUS BEQUEST].

    • I hereby remove [FORMER BENEFICIARY NAME] as a beneficiary.

  2. Change of Executor:

    • I appoint [NEW EXECUTOR NAME] as the Executor of my estate, replacing [PREVIOUS EXECUTOR NAME].

  3. Additional Bequests:

    • To [BENEFICIARY NAME], I give and bequeath [SPECIFIC ITEM OR AMOUNT].

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.

Witness Name

Witness Address

Witness Signature

Date

[WITNESS 1 NAME]

[WITNESS 1 ADDRESS]

[WITNESS 1 SIGNATURE]

[DATE]

[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]

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