Getting Married

Codicil to Will (To Add Spouse)

When you get married, it is important to update your will to include your new spouse, so that your new spouse is included, and to avoid unnecessary probate expenses. In order to update your will, you don't need to rewrite the entire thing. All you need to do is create a codicil (modification to the will) and specify what part of the will you would like changed so that your new spouse is included. Reference the location and the specific language you will be affecting. Be as clear and precise as possible to avoid undue complications. This form is not a substitute for legal advice. When making a codicil, it is highly recommended to seek the advice of a qualified estate planning attorney to avoid complications and assure that your codicil states your modified wishes.

Community Reviews

Power of Attorney (limited/specific)

A power of attorney authorizes another person to act on your behalf in legal, medical or business matters. Use this document to authorize someone to act on your behalf in matters which you are given the opportunity to specify.

Community Reviews

Revocation of Power of Attorney

A power of attorney authorizes another person to act on your behalf in legal or business matters. If you have already given someone power of attorney over your matters but have since then decided to revoke power from that person it will be necessary to do so in writing and have it authorized by a notary public. Use this document to revoke power of attorney from a previously authorized person.

Life Insurance Beneficiary Change Request - General

A beneficiary of a life insurance policy is the person or entity that will receive proceeds from the policy upon the death of the insured or expiration of the policy. If you have designated someone as the beneficiary of your life insurance policy and you wish to remove that person as beneficiary and name someone else, use this document to do so and then send it to your life insurance carrier. Be sure you have met all of the requirements of your insurance company to change beneficiaries.