Amendment of will

Question 1

How can a will be amended after it is executed?

Answer 1

The change must be witnessed in the same manner as the original will.

Question 2

What is the general presumption regarding unattested alterations to a will?

Answer 2

Unattested alterations are presumed to have been made after execution unless the alteration was just filling in a blank.

Question 3

How can a will be amended or partially revoked?

Answer 3

Through a codicil, which is a separate document referring to the will and executed like a will.