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Calgary Legal Wills FAQ - What is a codicil?

"Calgary Legal Wills FAQ - What is a codicil? Question: What is a codicil? 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. 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. For more information on Wills and Estate Planning in Alberta, visit http://calgarylegalwills.com or Call Russ Weninger at (403) 265-4496."

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Calgary Legal Wills FAQ - What is a codicil?

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  1. Calgary Legal Wills FAQ

  2. Question: What is a codicil?

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. For more information on Wills and Estate Planning in Alberta, visit http://calgarylegalwills.com or Call Russ Weninger at (403) 265-4496.

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