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When it’s time to update your will, you don’t have to start from scratch. You can use a codicil, an addition or supplement that explains or modifies your existing will.
I give, devise, and bequeath $ ___________ to The National World War II Museum, Inc., 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA, 70130, for its charitable uses and purposes.
In all other respects I ratify and confirm all of the provision of my said last Will and Testament dated on the _________ day of ______________, 20__.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I sign, publish and declare this instrument to be a Codicil to my last Will and Testament in the presence of the persons witnessing said Codicil at my request this _____ day of ___________, 20__.
_________________________ residing at __________________________ (name)
Witnesses
_________________________ residing at ___________________________ (name)
_________________________ residing at ___________________________ (name)
The codicil, to be valid, must be signed in the presence of witnesses, and the original placed with your other valuable papers. A copy can go to your lawyer and a copy to The National World War II Museum.
Your planned giving toolkit
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Donate Now
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Donor Advised Fund
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Sample Language for your Will or Trust
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Sample Beneficiary Designation
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Sample Codicil
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For Trustees and Advisors
Need assistance? We're here to help!
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Shelita G. Bourgeois, M.S.
Planned Giving Officer
The National WWII Museum
945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
504.528.1944, ext. 247
shelita.bourgeois@nationalww2museum.org