QUESTION
Can I make my own addendums to my will?
Asked on Dec 27th, 2013 on Wills and Probate - Maryland
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My husband and I have existing wills and want to add to the will. As it stands we will be making an anatomical gift so our body parts may be used for transplantation. We want to add that if our body parts aren't needed for transplantation that they be made available for education/research. Can we write our own addendum and if so, will it need to be notarized? Thank you for your time and assistance!
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Contact a local lawyer, dont call me. But, generally, the only addendum, or codicil, which will be valid must be executed with the same formality as the will-2 witnesses, etc. So, with the advent of the computer, most people just do a whole new will as it is easier. Be careful with this. You should consult with a lawyer.
Answered on Dec 27th, 2013 at 5:06 PM
William R. Pelger, Attorney Munhall, Pennsylvania 412-461-1900