How Do I Change a Will After it Has Been Signed?
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You cannot simply cross out a sentence or add a new sentence to change your Will. You must either create a 'codicil' which is an amendment to your Will, or create a new Will.

A codicil can be used to make minor revisions without changing the entire Will. However, a codicil still must be signed and witnessed following the same formalities that were used for the Will itself. If you wish to make a lot of changes, you should rewrite your Will from scratch and include a formal statement in the new Will that revokes the old Will.

In some states, a divorce has the effect of revoking your Will, at least as to those provisions that relate to your former spouse. You should review and update your Will frequently, especially when you experience significant life changes.


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