Codicil
(Modifying and Republishing Will as Amended by First Codicil) (CA)

Summary

This template is a second codicil to a will in California. It adds a new provision to the will, revokes another provision without substitution, and modifies a third provision. This template includes practical guidance and drafting notes. A second codicil to a will need not refer to the first codicil. However, if the second codicil does not refer to the first, there may be a question of whether the second revokes the first. See Estate of Dubois (1949) 211 P.2d 895. For a full listing of key content related to estate plans for married or partnered people in California, see Estate Plan for Individual with Spouse or Partner Resource Kit (CA).