Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas
An existing will
If I alter my existing will by a sentence or two, is it mandatory
that it be notarized again to be legally binding? And, do the same witnesses have to sign the amended will?
Asked on 3/27/07, 4:39 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Peter Bradie
Bradie, Bradie & Bradie
Re: An existing will
If you alter your existing will by a sentence or two, you may void all or part of your will. Don't do it. If your will is long and complex, you can add the changes in a codicil appended to the will. If your will is short, you are best off having your will redrawn by an attorney.
Answered on 3/27/07, 5:09 pm
Keith Engelke
Law Office of S. Keith Engelke
Re: An existing will
What you want to do is to make a codicil. The codicil needs to e witnessed. Does not have to be the same witnesses.
Answered on 3/27/07, 5:48 pm
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