What is the process to make a change to a will?
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A codicil is a written supplement to a person's will, which must be dated, signed and witnessed under the same legal rules applicable to the making of the original rule, and must make some reference to the will it amends. A codicil can add to, subtract from, revoke or modify the terms of the original will. When the person dies, both the original will and the codicil are subject to the probate process and form the basis for administration of the estate and distribution of the assets of the deceased.
A codicil is used to avoid rewriting the entire will. A codicil should reference each section number of the will and the specific language that will be affected. It is important that a codicil is as clear and precise as possible to avoid undue complications.
A sample form can be found at the following web page:
http://www.uslegalforms.com/ne/NE-WIL-01485.htm
Rather than to trying to amend your present will, it is generally less confusing to just execute a new will with the changes.