noun a supplement or addition to a will, which may modify, add to, subtract from, or revoke provisions in the will
A codicil is a legal document that amends, modifies, or revokes a will.
Codicils are often used in conjunction with wills to ensure that the testator's wishes are accurately reflected.
In some cases, codicils may be used to amend or add provisions to contracts.
Codicils are commonly used in estate planning to make changes to a will without having to create an entirely new document.
Codicils can be found in historical documents as amendments to official decrees or agreements.
Codicils may be submitted for probate along with the original will to authenticate the changes made.
A writer may use a codicil to make amendments to their will or other legal documents related to their work.
Lawyers often draft codicils for their clients to make changes to existing legal documents such as wills or contracts.
An estate planner may recommend the use of a codicil to update a client's will without having to create an entirely new document.
A financial advisor may advise a client to create a codicil to update beneficiary designations on financial accounts.