I am in the process of drafting a first codicil to my last will and testament. Do i need to have it notarized and 3 witnesses (including the notary)? Or are the witness signatures sufficicient.I appreciate your help. ...

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I am in the process of drafting a first codicil to my last will and testament. Do i need to have it notarized and 3 witnesses (including the notary)? Or are the witness signatures sufficicient. I appreciate your help.

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A codicil makes changes to

A codicil makes changes to your original will, by adding or removing portions of the will’s original content. In Colorado, to be recognized as a  valid codicil, two witnesses must watch the grantor sign the will or the codicil must be notarized. In addition, the two witnesses must sign the codicil asserting that they watched you sign the document. Therefore, the two witnesses are sufficient and you do not need to have it notarized. However, if you are worried about the codicil being challenged in the future by members of your family, it may make sense to have the codicil witnessed by a notary as well. Consider contacting an estate planning attorney in your area to assist you with drafting the codicil.  

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A codicil makes changes to

A codicil makes changes to your original will, by adding or removing portions of the will’s original content. In Colorado, to be recognized as a  valid codicil, two witnesses must watch the grantor sign the will or the codicil must be notarized. In addition, the two witnesses must sign the codicil asserting that they watched you sign the document. Therefore, the two witnesses are sufficient and you do not need to have it notarized. However, if you are worried about the codicil being challenged in the future by members of your family, it may make sense to have the codicil witnessed by a notary as well. Consider contacting an estate planning attorney in your area to assist you with drafting the codicil.