Calgary Legal Wills FAQ - What is a codicil?

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Calgary Legal Wills FAQ
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Question
What is a codicil?
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Answer
A codicil is a document that amends an existing
will. Codicils are somewhat rare these days.
Before the use of computers in law offices, the
preparation of a will was a labour-intensive task.
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Answer(contd)
It would cost a lot in terms of time and money to
do a new will simply to change the name of an
executor or to change a minor gift within the
will. Codicils were designed for these purposes.
Today, a lawyer usually saves a draft of your
will that can be easily modified at a later date.
For this reason, codicils are rarely used today.
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