Is it possible to amend part of a Will without rewriting it?

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Is it possible to amend part of a Will without rewriting it?

Asked on August 8, 2018 under Estate Planning, Florida

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

By law, to change your Will, you must either make a new one that is signed and witnessed or add a signed and witnessed amendment called a "codicil" to the existing Will. You should be aware that the Will itself can’t be changed; once it is written you can’t cross out, initial or make changes to it. Further, codicil's are not done as much anymore, as Will forms are on online and easy to complete for little expense. If you are revoking your Will, you should make a written declaration that you intend to revoke the old one.

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

By law, to change your Will, you must either make a new one that is signed and witnessed or add a signed and witnessed amendment called a "codicil" to the existing Will. You should be aware that the Will itself can’t be changed; once it is written you can’t cross out, initial or make changes to it. Further, codicil's are not done as much anymore, as Will forms are on online and easy to complete for little expense. If you are revoking your Will, you should make a written declaration that you intend to revoke the old one. 


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