Add a Codicil to Your Will
Life changed? Amend your existing will with a properly executed codicil, rather than starting over — lawyer-designed and ready in minutes.
Change without rewriting
Update an executor, a beneficiary or a gift while leaving the rest of your will intact.
Executed correctly
A codicil must be signed and witnessed like a will. We generate it to the right formalities.
Stored together
Your codicil lives in your Vault beside the will it amends, so your executor finds both.
Or start fresh
If a lot has changed, a new will is often cleaner. We will tell you which makes more sense.
When a codicil is the right tool
- A codicil is a formal amendment to an existing will — it must be signed and witnessed with the same care as the will itself.
- Best for small, specific changes: a new executor, a changed gift, an added beneficiary.
- Handwriting a change onto your will does not work and can cast doubt over the whole document.
- If your circumstances have changed substantially, a fresh will is usually clearer than stacking codicils.
Pricing
Simple, transparent pricing. No hidden fees, no subscriptions.
Both plans are completely free — pick based on how much customization you need.
Basic Will
Essential estate planning for straightforward needs
No cost, ever
- Last Will & Testament
- Instant PDF download
- Free will & secure vault storage
- Secure cloud vault storage
- AI-guided will builder
- Standard support
Advanced Will
Full customization for complex estate needs
No cost, ever
- Everything in Basic
- Substitute executors
- Pet care provisions
- Cash legacies & specific bequests
- Age-based trusts
- Burial & funeral instructions
- Priority support
Optional Add-ons
Complete Bundle
Every add-on in one discounted package — POA, spousal will, living will, family trust, e-notary, printed delivery and affidavit
Power of Attorney
Power of Attorney documents
$19Spousal Will
Mirrored will for your spouse/partner
$19E-Notary
Electronic notarization of your will
$49Frequently asked questions
What is a codicil?
A codicil is a legal document that amends an existing will without replacing it. It must be signed and witnessed with the same formality as the original will.
Can I just write on my will?
No. Marking up a signed will can invalidate the change, and in some cases raise doubt about the will itself. A codicil is the correct way to make an amendment.
Codicil or new will?
A codicil suits small, discrete changes. If you are changing several things — or anything structural — a new will is usually clearer and less open to dispute.
Does the codicil need new witnesses?
Yes. A codicil is executed with the same witnessing requirements as a will in your jurisdiction.
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