Connecticut Codicil to Will
CONNECTICUT CODICIL TO WILL
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This Connecticut Codicil is made this January 1st, 2050, by me, [Your Name], a resident of [Your City], Connecticut, and amends my Last Will and Testament dated [Original Will Date].
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I. Declaration
I, [Your Name], declare that this is the Codicil to my Last Will and Testament, which is currently in effect, and that this Codicil be 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 [Original Will Date], except as specifically modified by this Codicil.
III. Updates to Beneficiaries
II.I 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].
II.II Remove Beneficiary: I hereby remove [Former Beneficiary's Name] as a beneficiary from my Will and all benefits accorded are revoked.
II.IIIUpdate 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:
IV.I [Description of Asset] acquired on [Date Acquired] shall be distributed to [Beneficiary Name].
IV.II [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. Affirmation of Codicil
I, [Your Name], affirm that this Codicil amends and modifies my Last Will and Testament as described above. All other parts of the Will not amended by this Codicil remain in full effect.
IX. Witnesses
The following witnesses were present and attest to my declaration and signing of this Codicil:
[Witness 1 Name]
[Witness 1 Address]
[Date Signed]
[Witness 2 Name]
[Witness 2 Address]
[Date Signed]
X. Notarization
State of Connecticut
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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