This very well constructed codicil was posted on VA Southside L this past week by retired attorney, historian, and friend; Mr. Paul Drake. If you use this, please write and thank him. pauldrake@charter.net Debra ********* Codicil to My Last Will and Testament Concerning Genealogy Materials: Preamble: I here mean to dispose of the materials owned or properly in my possession at death that have genealogical value, though have little or no worth on the market as personal property. My genealogical efforts have required no small measure of thought, time, travel, and money and may be of substantial value to other researchers. I would ask that my file cabinets, folders, materials in my desk, and any and all my research materials stored elsewhere be gathered together and included in this category. It is my hope that all such materials might be disposed of in the following manner. Following my death, I request that any and all of my genealogical records, both those prepared or written by me, as well as all other family history records which may be in my possession, including all files, notebooks, books, correspondence, copies of documents, and such as computer programs or computer memory devices, remain together and protected for a period for eighteen (18)months or until a recipient is found for such materials, whichever comes first. Further, I request that immediate efforts be made by my family to identify one or more persons or institutions who would have knowledge of be willing to take custody of such materials and assume the responsibility of maintaining and perhaps continuing the family histories and research. I suggest that the persons be contacted regarding their willingness to assume custody of these materials include: (examples) Jim Jones, 100 Elm St., Saint Francis, KY 12345, phone 111-333-9999 Jane Smith, 250 Money St., Nowhere, TN 98765, phone 222-999-1932 Etc. Etc. Whatever Museum and Archives, Main St., Hanging Limb, TN Worthlittle Else College, Lord Knows Where, AL Further, in the event no person or organization named here is willing to preserve such genealogical materials, please contact the various genealogical organizations of which I have been a member, there to determine their willingness to accept some or all of these materials. (Here list the societies or organizations to be contacted; include local chapters, with their addresses, phone numbers and contacts known to you, if any) In witness whereof and before witnesses, I have hereto affixed my name on the ___ day of ____, 200? Signature ___________________________ Witness ____________________________ Date ___________ Witness ____________________________ Date ___________