Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

Re: change of executor

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You can either write a new will or write a Codicil to the existing will with the same formalities as the original will. Simply having a writing notarized will NOT work and will not be recognized by a probate court.

I generally advise my clients to simply write a new will and avoid any confusion. Then they can destroy the earlier will.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.