If I made a Will 5 years ago but now I need to make changes to it, can I just re-do the 1 page I need or do I have to write a codicil?
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If I made a Will 5 years ago but now I need to make changes to it, can I just re-do the 1 page I need or do I have to write a codicil?
The changes mainly have to do with who gets what now that a few people are no longer capable of handling things.
Asked on August 19, 2015 under Estate Planning, California
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S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
You will need a codocil, which is an amendment to the Will in which you state the changes. You will need to acknowledge your signature on the codocil in the presence of witnesses.
I,_____ your name amend my will dated ________ as follows
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