Codicil to Will in Delhi
Sometimes the testator forgets to mention important detail in the Will or he wants to modify the will or want to make alterations in it. Then in such a situation, he needs to draft a Codicil. A codicil is a legal document that changes specific provisions of the will. It can be prepared only to an existing will. It is an extension of will.
Details to be included in Codicil
The following details should be included in Codicil:
- Details of Testator same as mentioned in the Will
- Date and place of making the codicil
- Clauses that is to be changed should be exactly numbered as in the will without any ambiguity
- New additions, removal, or substitutions that are to be incorporated in Will
- Signature of Testator in the same manner as in Will
- Signature of Two Witnesses
Benefits of Codicil
- It is an extension to will.
- It can be considered as evidence in a legal dispute.
- Codicil protects the beneficiary from future legal disputes.
- Codicil specifies the alterations made in will so that there is no ambiguity.
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