if there’s a 3rd or 4th codicil, it is perhaps a good idea to rewrite and replace the original document. your organization may decide it’s appropriate to provide specific language directing a gift for a specific purpose to the legal counsel of the donor directly. “i (name), a resident of the county of (county), state of (state), declare that this is a codicil to my last will and testament, which is dated (date the original was signed).

a codicil to will form is a legal document that allows you to make edits and changes to the content of an existing will without having to completely rewrite and replace the original document. a new will with a new date and completely fresh information is also less likely to be disputed than a complicated codicil with the original version of the will available. a law firm might advise you on the best language to use and will help you decide whether this is a change for a codicil or a sign that you need a new last will and testament. attaching the codicil is the last step of adding a codicil to a will.