Probate and Codicil

SHYAMSUNDAR (Querist) 31 August 2009 This query is : Resolved
What does probate and Codicil mean?
Plz clarify
When they are to be obtained?

Thanks in advance.

Follow Query

Report Abuse

R.R. KRISHNAA (Expert) 31 August 2009
Probate is the order of the court granted certifying that the will is genuine and valid. Probate can be obtained by applying in court.

Codicil is called as addition to the will. i.e., any document made in addition to the will is called codicil.

A V Vishal (Expert) 31 August 2009
Codicil is an instrument made in relation to a Will, explaining, altering or adding to its dispositions and is deemed to be a part of the Will. There can be any number of codicils to a will.

Probate is a copy of the Will, certified under the seal of a competent Court. Probate can be obtained only on death of the testator.