Arkansas Codicil to Will
ARKANSAS CODICIL TO WILL
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This Arkansas Codicil to the Last Will and Testament is made by [Your Name], presently residing at [Your Address], born on [Your Date of Birth], hereinafter referred to as the Testator/Testatrix. This Codicil amends or supplements my Last Will and Testament dated [Date of Original Will].
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I. Declaration
In this Arkansas Codicil, I, [Your Name], declare that my family circumstances or financial status have changed significantly since the execution of the Will referenced above. I find it necessary to make certain modifications while confirming that my original Will remains in full force and effect except for the amendments specified here.
II. Changes to Beneficiaries
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A. Addition of Beneficiaries:
To add [New Beneficiary Name] residing at [New Beneficiary Address], as a beneficiary to receive [Specific Asset or Percentage of Estate] of my estate.
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B. Removal of Beneficiaries:
I hereby remove [Name of Beneficiary to be removed] as a beneficiary in my Will.
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C. Modification of Beneficiary Shares:
The share of [Existing Beneficiary Name] shall hereafter be [New Percentage or Specific Assets].
III. Changes to Asset Distribution
Regarding the division of my possessions not explicitly handled in the original Will, I hereby direct the following changes:
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I bequeath my property located at [New Property Address], acquired post-execution of the original Will, to [Beneficiary Name].
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The proceeds from the sale of [Asset Description] shall be divided as follows: [New Distribution Instructions].
IV. Appointment of Executors or Guardians
I hereby appoint [New Executor Name] residing at [Address of New Executor] as the Executor of my estate, replacing [Previous Executor Name]. For the guardianship of my minor children, I appoint [New Guardian Name] residing at [Address of New Guardian], replacing [Previous Guardian Name].
V. Clarifications or Corrections
To remove any ambiguity concerning [Specify Item or Clause in Original Will], I intend to clarify as follows: [Clarification Details].
VI. Additional Instructions
I also wish to add new instructions regarding:
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Funeral arrangements: [Specify Funeral Arrangements]
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Charitable donations to: [Charity Name and Details]
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Care provisions for my pets: [Pet Care Details]
VII. General Provisions
Except as specifically modified or amended herein, I hereby affirm, ratify, and reconfirm my original Will in its entirety.
VIII. In Witness Whereof
I, [Your Name], have signed this Codicil on this day, [Date], in the presence of the following witnesses, declaring it to be an amendment to my Last Will and Testament.
Testator/Testatrix
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
Witness 1
Name: [Witness Name 1]
Address: [Witness Address 1]
Witness 2
Name: [Witness Name 2]
Address: [Witness Address 2]
IX. Notarization
State of Arkansas
County of [County Name]
On this 1st day of January 2050, before me, a Notary Public in and for the State and County aforesaid, personally appeared [Your Name], known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he/she executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
Witness my hand and official seal.
Notary Public
[Printed Name of Notary Public]
[Commission Number of Notary Public]
My Commission Expires: [Expiry Date of Notary Public's Commission] _____________________________________________________________________________________
