Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Pennsylvania

Re: Change an Original Will

You can always just write a new will. Generally, that's the preferred way of changing an existing will.

{John}

Re: Change an Original Will

Your husband's will could only have been changed by him. After he has died, the will cannot be changed by anyone. His estate must be administered in accordance with his will.

You may always change your own will. You must write a new will to do so. If marks such as crossing words out or writing new words were made on the original will, those marks will invalidate the old will. The estate will pass as though there had been no will, and will go according to state law.

This response is not legal advice, since I do not have all of the information that would be required, and I do not have a representation agreement with you.

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Re: Change an Original Will

The better practice is for you to make a new will rather then a codicil.

Re: Change an Original Will

I would start from scratch...

I can send you a simple Will Questionaire to fill out, then I would discuss matters with you. To draft a simple will for you would be very inexpensive and I offer an AARP discount. Please reply if you want me to send the questionaire.

Mike