Changes Made To An Existing Will

[Ninnynanny]

If I want to make a change to my existing will, can I make it via a codicil, or do I have to make a new will. Thank you for any advice.

[dannyk13]

Info here:-
https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/changing-your-will

[Hymie]

Although changes can be made using a codicil; since the document must be witnessed in the same way as the Will – my advice would be to re-write the Will, especially if you have an electronic copy (making changes easy).

My reasoning is that a codicil could become detached (or even deliberately lost once you have passed on); whereas it would be much harder for someone to manipulate a complete stand-alone Will. There is also less risk of misunderstanding where a Will has no codicil.

Of course, if you are using a solicitor (or other professional) to write your Will, using a codicil will be the cheaper option.

[Peter Pedant]

Chris - Buenchico - was a will writer

and has given the form of a codicil somewhere on the law threads

[Peter Pedant]

here in fact

https://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Law/Question1593474.html

[Ninnynanny]

Thank you to all of you for your comments and advice. They are much appreciated.