Colorado Codicil to Will
COLORADO CODICIL TO WILL
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This Colorado Codicil amends, modifies, or supplements my Last Will and Testament executed on [Date of Original Will], by [Your Full Name], residing at [Your Full Address]. This Codicil is made this [Date Codicil is Signed], to reflect the changes as outlined below:
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I. Declaration
I, [Your Full Name], declare that this is the Codicil to my Last Will and Testament, which is currently in effect, and that this Codicil is fully integrated and legally binding. I am of sound mental health and capable of making this document without force or duress.
II. Reaffirmation of Original Will
I hereby reaffirm all other terms and provisions of my original Will dated [Date of Original Will], except as specifically modified by this Codicil.
III. Updates to Beneficiaries
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Add Beneficiary: I hereby add [New Beneficiary's Name], of [New Beneficiary's Address], as a beneficiary to receive [Specific Gift or Percentage of Estate].
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Remove Beneficiary: I hereby remove [Former Beneficiary's Name] as a beneficiary from my Will, and all benefits accorded are revoked.
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Update Beneficiary: The share of [Existing Beneficiary's Name] shall be adjusted from [Old Percentage or Specific Gift] to [New Percentage or Specific Gift].
IV. Changes in Assets
With the acquisition of new assets or disposition of existing ones, I make the following changes:
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[Description of Asset] acquired on [Date Acquired] shall be distributed to [Beneficiary Name].
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[Description of Asset] sold or disposed of on [Date Sold] will no longer be part of the estate.
V. Appointment of Executors or Guardians
I hereby appoint [New Executor's Name] of [New Executor's Address] as the Executor of this will, replacing [Former Executor's Name].
In the event of the need for a guardian for my minor children, I appoint [Guardian's Name] of [Guardian's Address].
VI. Changes in Distribution
Any specific changes to the distribution of my assets not already addressed above are as follows:
[Specific Change in Distribution]
VII. Clarifications or Corrections
The following corrections or clarifications are to be made to eliminate any ambiguities or possible legal discrepancies in my Will:
[Description of Clarification or Correction]
VIII. Attestation
I, [Your Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Colorado that the foregoing is true and correct, executed on [Execution Date] at [Place of Execution].
Testator
[Your Name]
[Date Signed]
Witness 1
[Witness Name 1]
[Date Signed]
Witness 2
[Witness Name 2]
[Date Signed]
IX. Notarization
State of Colorado
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]
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