Mississippi Codicil to Will
Mississippi Codicil to Will
This Codicil to Will Template is meant to be used to amend or add to the Last Will and Testament originally executed by [Your Name], residing at [Your Address], in the State of Mississippi. This codicil is being executed to reflect changes to my current wishes without the need to rewrite my entire Last Will and Testament.
I. Declaration
I, [Your Name], declare that this is the first (or second, third, etc.) codicil to my Last Will and Testament which is dated [Original Will Date]. I am of sound mind and not under any duress to make these amendments.
II. Amendments to Last Will and Testament
This codicil hereby amends, alters, and modifies my Last Will and Testament as follows:
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[Detail of Changes Item 1]: The details about the first amendment or addition. This might include changing a beneficiary, updating an executor, or altering specific bequests. For example, the beneficiary designated in Article II, Section 3 of the original Will is hereby changed from [Old Beneficiary’s Name] to [New Beneficiary’s Name].
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[Detail of Changes Item 2]: Further details about additional amendments or conditions.
III. Confirmation of Other Wills
Except as specifically amended or modified in this codicil, I hereby affirm and ratify all other provisions, executors, and bequests made in my original Last Will and Testament dated [Original Will Date].
IV. Governing Law
This Codicil to Will shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Mississippi.
V. Signatures
This codicil will be signed and witnessed as below, to ensure it meets all legal requirements of the State of Mississippi.
Witnessed by:
Witness Name |
Signature |
Date |
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[Witness 1 Name] |
[Date] |
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[Witness 2 Name] |
[Date] |
Subscribed and sworn to before me this day by [Your Name].
Notary Public:
[Notary’s Name]
My commission expires: [Commission Expiry Date]
Signed on [Today’s Date] at [Location of Signing].