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Codicil to Last Will and Testament

  • Suitable For:Canada (9 provinces + 3 territories)
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  • Time to Complete:3 min.
  • Available formats:PDF and Word

This will codicil template is a fully customisable document allowing a testator to quickly change separate provisions of the will without rewriting it. Download a codicil template built for Canada, with Ontario, Alberta, and BC versions.

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I needed to make a small change to my existing will and purchased this codicil template. The document was easy to customise, and the instructions helped me understand where to enter the necessary details. It was a convenient starting point without having to prepare everything from scratch.
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For which situations this will codicil form template can be used for?

This codicil template is suitable for:

  • Adding or remove a beneficiary after a birth, marriage or divorce;
  • Changing the details of an appointed executor;
  • Adjusting the gift; and
  • Other single changes, when necessary.

The present codicil template provides a proper structure that does not affect validity of the original will and aligns with applicable Canadian provincial laws.

The will is updated in accordance with the provincial laws, there is not single federal Canadian law governing this process. This downloadable document template can be used for all Canadian provinces, including Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia. 

A codicil has to be executed with the same formality as a will — signed and witnessed correctly. The template spells out exactly how, with the attestation clause already drafted.

Once the document is ready, you can download it in Word and PDF, sign it in front of the required witnesses, and store it with your original will.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is a codicil?

A short legal document that changes part of an existing will — such as an executor or a specific gift — without replacing the whole will.

2. Is there a version for my province?

Yes. The template includes codicil template Ontario, codicil to a will Alberta, and a free codicil form for British Columbia, each matching local signing rules.

3. Does a codicil need to be witnessed?

Yes. A codicil must be signed and witnessed with the same formality as a will, or it won’t be valid. The template includes the attestation clause.

4. Can I just handwrite a change on my will?

No. Marking up your will can invalidate it. A codicil, properly signed and witnessed, is the safe way to make a change.

5. Where do I keep it?

With your original will. A codicil only works if it’s found alongside the will it changes.

6. When should I write a new will instead?

If you’re making several changes or a major one, a new will is cleaner than stacking multiple codicils.

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