Genealogical Codicil to
My Last Will & Testament
To my spouse, children,
guardian, administrator and/or executor:
Upon my demise it is requested that you DO NOT dispose of any or all of my genealogical records, both those prepared personally by me and those records prepared by others which may be in my possession, including but not limited to books, files, notebooks or computer programs for a period of two
years. During this time period, please attempt to identify one or more persons
who would be willing to take custody of the said materials and the
responsibility of maintaining and continuing the family histories. [If you know
whom within your family or friends are likely candidates to accept these
materials, please add the following at this point: "I suggest that the
persons contacted regarding the assumption of the custody of these items include
but not be limited to" and then list the names of those individuals at this
point, with their addresses and telephone numbers if known]
In the event you do no find anyone to accept these materials, please contact the
various genealogical organizations that I have been a member of and determine if
they will accept some parts or all of my genealogical materials. [List of
organizations, addresses and phone numbers at bottom; include local chapters,
with their addresses, phone numbers and contact persons if available as well as
state/national contact information and addresses]
Please remember that my genealogical endeavors consumed a great deal of
time, travel, and money. Therefore it is my desire that the products of these
endeavors be allowed to continue in a manner that will make them available to
others in the future.
Signature ___________________________ Date ___________
Witness ____________________________ Date ___________
Witness ____________________________ Date ___________
