5 1/2 years ago I paid a lawyer $450 to do my simple will. I want to make some deletions and additions to the will and have the software to print a codicil form. Can I do this and take to a notary to witness my signing and then send a copy to the lawyer who prepared my original will. I don't want to pay another large legal fee to attach a codicil that I have written and provided. Will the lawyer accept this legal document, signed and notarized, and attach to the origianl will in her office. You can reply to be at: ButtonUp827@aol.com or here. I will definitely give credit here for the answer. Thanks, Lynn
2007-06-06 05:51:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I wrote my will using "The Complete Legal Collection" from Parsons Technology. That program is now about 6 years old. Most software programs should be able to write a will for the state where you live.
If your addendum is complicated, if you are trying to direct your heirs to behave certain way ("giving orders from the grave"), you should consult an attorney. On the other hand if your will is simple in its directives, you can add your codicil and have your lawyer just review it.
I usually shop around on the phone when I am in need of an attorney.
You are not obligated to go to the original attorney.
2007-06-09 09:28:26 · answer #1 · answered by johnfarber2000 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Codicil Forms
2016-11-06 21:32:59 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer to your question is more complicated than it may seem. Every state has its own laws regarding wills and codicils, which makes this a poor forum to seek advice about this issue. Generally speaking, you can hand write a will or codicil (holographic) and sign it and it MAY be valid. If it is typed, it needs to be properly executed and witnessed.
The problem you will run into is that if signatures are not all perfect, and the right people don't witness the document in the right order, it may not be valid, but you will never know that. If you want to be sure that your wishes are carried out as you wish, your best bet would be to return to the lawyer and pay a little more to be sure that the changes are effectuated correctly.
Please seek the advice of a lawyer in your area.
Good luck!
2007-06-06 06:06:12 · answer #3 · answered by www.lvtrafficticketguy.com 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I am not a fan of online legal forms. Who knows if they are accurate. A will is too important and so is a codicil. Why not call the lawyer and feel him out on cost of codicil? They are often much less than a will.
2007-06-06 06:24:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You'll have to ask your attorney. In most states you can draw up your own will and codicil, but that doesn't mean your attorney is obligated to hold it on file for you.
2007-06-06 05:56:10 · answer #5 · answered by Beach Saint 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, though you may as well go ahead and completely replace the original. Most software will do that. Just follow the instructions (usually included) that apply to your state. They tell you if you need a notary, how many witness must sign, and whether the will must be recorded at the court house.
Depending on whether you use the attorney for other matters, they may or may not want to hold the amended will.
2007-06-06 06:06:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quote "Your own reality - yes. Other people's reality - perhaps not" +1
2016-03-13 06:30:30 · answer #7 · answered by Jane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋