Adding a gift to your existing Will
If you are simply adding a gift in favor of St. Gemma’s Hospice to an existing
Will this can be done using a ‘Codicil’. A ‘Codicil’ need not change the terms of your current Will, it can simply add a new instruction.
If you wish to make any other changes at the same time, it may be best to have your Will re-written to include all your changes in a new document.
A few simple ru les:
1. Changing
or adding anythi by crossing out
or writing in ng to your curre nt Will new instructi ons will not be valid.
2. You will need
to sign and date the docume nt and have it witnessed by tw
3. Keep the C o people, just ace.
like your Will
. odicil with, but
not attached to
, your curren t
Will in a safe pl sealed envelo pe, if you prefer) trusted frien d, with a note i original Will
is held. ill and Codic il (in a
4. Send, or give,
a copy of the W
to your Execu tor or other ndicating where
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To create ‘Codicil’ Simply complete and print the Codicil Form which is on the next page, sign it in the presence of two witnesses and keep it with your existing
Will.
Alternatively, you may prefer to visit your solicitor who can complete this document on your behalf.

Simply complete and print this form, sign it in the presence of two witnesses and keep it with your existing Will. Alternatively, you may prefer to visit your solicitor who can complete this document on your behalf.
CODICIL TO MY EXISTING WILL
I (full name) ............................................................................................................................. of (address) ..............................................................................................................................
....................................................................................... Postcode: ........................................
Declare this to be the (insert number of codicil i.e. 1 st , 2 nd etc.) ..................................................
Codicil to my Will dated ...........................................................................................................
I give to:
St. Gemma’s Hospice
329 Harrogate Road
Moortown
Leeds, LS17 6QD
Registered Charity Number: 1015941
The sum of £............................................................................................................................
The following specific item(s), namely ……………………………………………….......................
The whole residue of my estate (please tick if this is your chosen option)
The following proportions of the residue of my estate ................................................................
I direct that the receipt of the Treasure or other proper officer of St. Gemma’s Hospice for the time being shall be full and sufficient discharge of the said legacy. In all other respects I confirm my said Will.
Signed: ....................................................................................................................................
Date (in words): .......................................................................................................................
Signed by the above names in our joint presence and then by us in his/hers
1 st Witness
Name (signature): ....................................................................................................................
Address: ..................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................... Postcode: .......................................
2 nd Witness
Name (signature): ...................................................................................................................
Address: ..................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................... Postcode: ........................................
Important Note: Once this form has been completed please keep it with, but do not attach it to, your existing Will.