Can Wills Be Changed?
Yes. You should review your Will periodically (at least every 3 to 5 years) because, if it is not up to date when you die, your estate may not be distributed as you wished and subject to Massachusetts Intestacy Laws. Your Will can be changed through a document called a codicila legal document which must be drafted and executed in accordance with the same Massachusetts laws that apply to Wills. A codicil is simply an amendment to your Will. Your Will must not be changed by crossing out words or sentences or making any notes or written corrections or it may have serious consequences. You should also review your Will when there are any major changes in your family (such as births, deaths, divorces, and marriages), when the value of your assets significantly increases or decreases, and when it is no longer appropriate for the persons named as Guardian or Executor or Trustee to act in that capacity.
