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- Dictionarycodicil/ˈkəʊdɪsɪl/
noun
- 1. an addition or supplement that explains, modifies, or revokes a will or part of one: "Francis has remembered him in a codicil to this will"
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Apr 23, 2015 · A codicil is an official amendment to an existing will, used to add something, or to remove something, as a will, once signed and witnessed, cannot be physically changed. While there are no laws regarding when a codicil can, or should be, used to make changes to a will, it is commonly used when the changes are minor.
Dec 13, 2022 · A codicil is a legal document that allows a person to make changes to their will without having to create an entirely new will. It is used to add, remove,...
A codicil is literally a "little codex, " a little bit of writing on a small piece of writing material, used to add to or change something about a larger piece of writing.
CODICIL definition: 1. an instruction that is added to a will (= a document stating what should be done with a person's…. Learn more.
Jul 13, 2023 · A codicil is a document that modifies, amends or revokes all or part of a will without replacing it. Codicils can help you avoid having to write a new will.
Dec 26, 2022 · In Rule 369, the expression "Will" is defined to include Codicil. The emphasis is on the intention of the Testator. The Kerala High Court has observed as follows: "the fundamental testamentary ...
A codicil is a testamentary or supplementary document similar but not necessarily identical to a will. The purpose of a codicil can differ across jurisdictions.
Definition of "codicil" An amendment or supplement to a will that changes, adjusts, or clarifies its existing provisions, requiring witness signatures similar to the original will. How to use "codicil" in a sentence. The millionaire made a codicil to his will to include recent charitable causes.
an instruction which is added to a will (= document stating what should be done with a person's possessions after their death): If she adds a codicil and leaves some of her assets to our children, will the inheritance tax liability be reduced? (Definition of codicil from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Codicil definition: a supplement to a will, containing an addition, explanation, modification, etc., of something in the will.. See examples of CODICIL used in a sentence.
