Can I change a small percentage (10%) distribution change in my Will from one charity to another by writing out a statement and having it notarized?

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Can I change a small percentage (10%) distribution change in my Will from one charity to another by writing out a statement and having it notarized?

Asked on February 12, 2016 under Estate Planning, Virginia

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SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 8 years ago | Contributor

No, you have to change any distributions in your wil by amending or revising the will, or adding a formal amendment or codicil to it, which is signed, witnesses, etc. the exact same way as the will itself: changes to a will can only be made by a document which meets all the requirements of being a will.


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