Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois

change a will

How Can I Change something in my WILL without having a new Will drawn up??? Like to whom I want my estate left? Is it legal to mark thru items on a Will ?


Asked on 1/29/06, 1:21 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Re: change a will

The only legal way to change a will without re-writing the whole document, is through a codicil (amendment). The codicil is formally witnessed in the same manner as your original will.

It is likely that any handwritten changes or strike-throughs, etc. to the original will document will be disregarded by the probate court.

You should consult with an attorney in order to have your codicil executed in the appropriate way.

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Answered on 1/29/06, 4:17 pm


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