Making minor changes to your Will can be done simply by using a codicil. This is a document separate from your actual Will but that forms part of it once you have executed it.
3. This is a document separate from your actual Will
but that forms part of it once you have executed
it.
4. It is important to note that changes should
never be made on the Will itself. You should
also never attach or affix any document, in
any manner, to your Will.
5. This is to avoid any potential for
argument that there are missing
documents or as to what was actually
affixed.
6. There are a number of general rules
that need to be followed when making
a codicil.
7. The first is that a codicil should only be
used for making minor or simple
changes to your Will.
8. If you want to make more substantial
changes, you should re-write your Will
entirely rather than rely on a codicil.
9. You should also consider rewriting your Will if you
have a major life change to your circumstances,
such as marriage, divorce or death of your
spouse.
10. There is no need to lodge your Will and any
codicil with a solicitor or to lodge it anywhere
else formally.
11. You only need to ensure your Will and any
codicil is kept in a safe place along with other
important documents such as title deeds and
bank documents.