What to do if I have a Will in place right now but I would like to take out who I have named for guardian for my son and name someone else?

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What to do if I have a Will in place right now but I would like to take out who I have named for guardian for my son and name someone else?

Would something like a codicil work for this or do I need a whole new Will? I can’t afford a lot so I am trying to do this easy and the least inexpensive way possible.

Asked on February 5, 2014 under Estate Planning, Florida

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 10 years ago | Contributor

A codicil, properly exercised and witnesses would work, but it would be a better idea to draft a new will, superceding the old one--that will leave less room for doubt or error, and the difference ini cost should be very slight.


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