Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Jersey
Changing Executor of a Will
My parents had their Wills written up many years ago when I was a minor. As a result my older brother was named Executor to their estates. Now that I am an adult, they would like to change their Wills so that I would be executor. My question is - if we draw up a codicil, have it witnessed and notoraized and attach it to the Will, will it be legal? Or, do they need to have an attorney modify the Wills?
Thank you
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Changing Executor of a Will
If you want an attorney to draw up the codicil that you seek, please call me. This is a very small and easy job, should not take more than an hour or so. I am in northern New Jersey.
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Re: Changing Executor of a Will
A simple change by Codicil does not require an attorney, but it is better to use one to be sure all appropriate language and formalities are followed and in place, so the original Will is not inadvertently nullified. If that is all that is required, I estimate it could be done for about $100.00.
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