how do i take a person out of a will
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how do i take a person out of a will
the will reads to be divided by 4 children as of now would like to
omit one of the children
Asked on December 5, 2017 under Estate Planning, Rhode Island
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
You can file a codocil (amendment to the Will) removing your child from the Will. You will need to acknowledge your signature on the codocil in the presence of witnesses. Call the probate court to inquire how many witnesses to a codicil are required in your state.
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