Use a Codicil template to make minor changes to your Will
A Codicil is a simple legal form to make minor changes or additions to an existing Will, for example:
- Adding or changing your Beneficiaries
- Adding or changing your Executors
- Adding additional donations or gifts
Quick and easy online form
You can literally be done in 5 minutes, just:
- Insert the date of your last Will
- Specify the change you want to make to your Will
- Insert your name and address
- Insert the names, addresses and occupations of your 2 witnesses
Online video instructions and telephone support
There’s a short online video with instructions on how to complete the online form. We step you through the form and explain any legal terms used (like “Executor” and “Beneficiary”). Then we explain how to sign your Codicil and where to store it.
And you can always call us if you have any questions.
Is the Codicil template right for me?
I have already written 2 Codicils …
As a general rule, you shouldn’t make more than two or three Codicils. If you need to make further changes you should write a completely new Will. This avoids the danger that multiple Codicils could cause confusion about your intentions.
My address has changed. Do I need a Codicil? …
No, there is no need to make a Codicil or re-write your Will if you change your address. An old address can still be used to identify you and your Will. Don’t hand-write any change of address on your Will – it’s not necessary and it will invalidate your Will!
I want to make major changes to my Will …
Only use a Codicil if you want to make minor changes to your Will. If you have re-thought your Will and want to make major changes, you are much better off writing a new Will and “revoking” (or cancelling) your old Will.
Can’t I just handwrite changes on my Will? …
No, you should never change your Will by handwriting changes, making notes or striking out any gifts or donations. Never write on your Will – it will invalidate the Will! Use a Codicil to make additions, substitutions, revisions, etc. to your Will.
The Codicil template includes
- Codicil form – Simple, online form to generate a 1-page Codicil in PDF format. Use this for making minor changes to your Will after it has been signed and witnessed.
- Online video instructions – To walk you through, step-by-step, how to complete the online form and generate your 1-page Codicil in PDF format.
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Australian Codicil Template
What our clients say …
Saved me a lot of money with a Codicil, very happy as my Will now has the extra clause I needed without costing me the fortune the Solicitor wanted to charge me. It was such an easy simple process and form to fill out too, not like a couple of others I’d seen online. Thank you for taking the stress out of something that was feeling hard to do.
Codicil form was easy to use. It would have been useful to know prior that the addresses of the witnesses were required to input in the digital form.
Very clearly explained in ordinary English so I had no problems completing the forms. Could have been daunting as I am now 81 years old. Thank you. one and all.
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The Codicil did not really meet my needs. I retired from a legal job 18 years ago and wanted to check if the wording for deleting or substituting clauses had changed. I mainly wanted to know how to revoke a guardian and appoint a new one but no information was supplied for the actual wording. I was just told to make sure the previous persons were mentioned as well as the newly appointed persons. I had hoped for some suggested wording for various clause options. I also had trouble leaving the date blank.
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I used your form and explanations to draw a Codicil for a friend. In the end it went easily and the lawyers later on accepted it as a valid legal document. Many thanks for the quality and ease to use of your product.
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