Codicil

You can modify your will without rewriting it entirely through an amendment called a “codicil.” Codicils must be signed by witnesses and should be kept with the original will. Before making any changes to your estate plan, we recommend you contact your attorney or financial advisor to ensure this change will not negatively impact other pieces of your estate plan.

To modify your will by codicil to benefit the Patient Empowerment Network, please consider sharing the following language with your attorney:

“I give to Patient Empowerment Network, a Washington nonprofit corporation registered in Bothell, Washington (EIN # 27-1295230), or its successor organization, (the sum of $ ______) (or ______% of my estate), (or other property herein described) to be used for its general support and charitable purposes without restriction.

In all other respects I ratify and confirm all of the provisions 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__.

_________________________

(name)

residing at __________________________

 

Witnesses

_________________________

(name)

residing at __________________________

 

_________________________

(name)

residing at __________________________

Once you and your attorney have finalized your codicil, we would appreciate receiving a copy so we can properly carry out your wishes. Thank you for your consideration toward leaving a legacy that will help to ensure the best possible outcomes for cancer patients and their care partners.