Louisiana Codicil to Will Template

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Attorney-style Louisiana Codicil to Last Will & Testament template. Formally amends an existing Louisiana will to change beneficiaries, executor appointments, guardian designations, or specific bequests without executing an entirely new document. Drafted under La. Civ. Code art. 1575 (same execution requirements as the original will). Includes original will identification by date and testator name, specific amendment articles (add/change/revoke bequests, change executor, change guardian), ratification of all unmodified provisions, Louisiana two-witness attestation block, self-proving affidavit option, and notary acknowledgment. Addresses community property division under La. Civ. Code art. 2336 (community property — equal management). Louisiana follows civil law. Codicils must be executed as notarial acts (La. Civ. Code art. 1577) or as olographic codicils (entirely handwritten and signed). Forced heirship rules under La. Civ. Code art. 1493. Step-by-step execution instructions included. Instant .docx download.