Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

My will has been recently made and I chose just one executor. I would now like to add a codicil adding a second person to act as excutor since I have just discovered my first choice has some health problems. Since my will is new and was fairly expensive I care not to do it over


Asked on 2/20/10, 6:42 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

John Harmon The Law Office of John W. Harmon

This change should be easy to execute, and cheap depending on what is in the will. I recommend re-executing a new will.Since you already have one recently drafted and there are no changes except adding an alternate executor, it can be done cheaply. Having a codicil, though easy to do, is an extra piece of paper that can get lost, and therefore is not always recommended.

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Answered on 2/25/10, 7:08 am
Sarah Grosse Sarah Grosse, Esquire

... and the question is? How to execute a codicil? A codicil must be executed with the same testamentary formalities as a will. The personal representative (aka executor) of your estate who you appoint in your will/codicil must meet the statutory qualifications as one who can serve as a personal respresentative.

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Answered on 2/25/10, 7:09 am
Lesly Longa Longa Law P.A.

You could use a codicil, which should be fairly inexpensive to have an attorney handle for you, or you could do a new will. Make sure that the codicil is executed properly. If you need the assistance of an attorney, contact an estate planning attorney licensed in Florida. Regards,

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Answered on 2/25/10, 8:44 am


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