When You Need To Update Your Will, Use Caution

							                          When You Need To Update Your Will, Use Caution

If you have created a last Will and testament you know that it took some time and effort to create a
document that served your individual situation and your desires. Likewise, if you have experienced a
significant life change or have changed your mind about your will decisions, you should know that
making changes to the will may also require the same attention to detail. Updating your Will is usually
not as time-consuming as the process involved in creating one, but that doesn't mean it is a simple
and quick process. Here's what you need to know if you think you need to update or revise your Will.

Big or Small Change
Anytime you update a Will you must ensure that the changes you make comply with the same laws
that applied to the making of the Will. For minor changes, such as changing who you have selected as
your trustee or guardian over your minor children, it's often easier to create what is known as a
codicil. A codicil is simply an amendment to your Will you make in a separate document which you
then add and incorporate into the original Will. For larger changes or multiple changes you will
probably need to rewrite the Will itself.

New Trust
Some people who make a Will later decide that they would be better served if they create an estate
plan which focuses on a trust. If you created a Will which did not incorporate a trust, you'll definitely
want to rewrite your will to reflect your new estate plan. Simply editing the will is not enough in this
situation because the trust will become the focal point of your plan and your will needs to reflect that.

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