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Codicil (will)

A codicil is a testamentary or supplementary document similar but not necessarily identical to a will. The purpose of a codicil can differ across jurisdictions. It may serve to amend, rather than replace, a previously executed will, serve as an alternative or replacement to a will, or in some instances have no recognized distinction between it and a will.

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Pre-classical periodFideicommissumDocumentCodex Justinianus(Fritz Schulz
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Jus communeCommonwealth
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TestamentaryWillJurisdictions
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codicil heir document law nominate testamentary jurisdictions roman testator formal could considered amend codex formalities estate requirements fideicommissa classical similar

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