New Jersey Codicil to Will
New Jersey Codicil to Will
I. Declaration
I, [Your Name], domiciled at [Your Company Address], possessing full mental capacity and recollection, hereby affirm the present document as a codicil to my final testament, dated [Original Will Date].
II. Appointment of Executor
I appoint [Executor's Name] as the executor of this Will. Should the designated executor be unwilling or unable to fulfill their duties, I designate [Alternate Executor's Name] as the alternate executor to ensure the proper execution of my estate.
III. Distribution of Assets
Upon my demise, I directed my executor to distribute my assets as outlined below. Regarding real property, I bequeath my house located at [Property Address] to my spouse, [Spouse Name]. Additionally, for personal property, I allocate my antique watch collection to my son, [Son Name], and my jewelry collection to my daughter, [Daughter Name]. Furthermore, concerning financial assets, I designate my savings account with [Your Company Name] to be equally divided among my children.
IV. Guardianship of Minor Children
In the event of my children being minors at the time of my passing, I appoint [Guardian's Name] as the guardian of their persons and estates. It is imperative to me that my children receive proper care and guidance, and I trust [Guardian's Name] to fulfill this responsibility faithfully.
V. Revocation of Prior Wills
To avoid any confusion or conflict, I hereby revoke all prior wills and codicils made by me. This revocation ensures that this Will represents my current and final intentions regarding the distribution of my estate.
VI. Governing Law
This Will shall be governed by and construed by the laws of the State of New Jersey. I desire that this Will be interpreted and enforced according to the laws and regulations of the state in which I reside.
VII. Signatures and Witnesses
This Will was signed and declared by [Your Name], the Testator, as his/her Testament, in the presence of us, who, in his/her presence and at his/her request, and in the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses on this [Date].
Testator
Name: [Your Name]
Address: [Your Company Address]
Witness 1
Name: [Witness 1 Name]
Address: [Witness 1 Address]
Witness 2
Name: [Witness 2 Name]
Address: [Witness 2 Address]
VIII. Notary
State of New Jersey
On this [Date], before me, [Notary's Name], a notary public in and for the said state, personally appeared [Your Name], known to me to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he/she executed the same as his/her free act and deed.
Notary Public: [Notary's Name]
My Commission Expires: [Expiration Date]
