Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Washington

Re: Which Form To Use?

Either will work. The Codicil must pass the same execution requirements as the will -- witnessed by two individuals, and notarized (to make a self-proving will). I, personally, am not a fan of codicils in this day and age of word processing. Codicils can be lost and leave a messy trail when reviewing the wills and codicil(s) at death so I personally recommend just doing a new will. But others may disagree.

Re: Which Form To Use?

I agree with Mr. Busch that it is awfully simple to just create a new will and nominate a new guardian.

If you don't have a durable power of attorney and a health care directive, the rules regarding those documents have changed and it is now important to have them, as well.

Hope this helps. Elizabeth Powell