How Do You Change A Last Will And Testament?
When circumstances pertinent to the terms of a Last Will and Testament change, as they sometimes do, making changes to the document is appropriate. While it is not mandatory to hire an attorney familiar with Probate or Estate Planning to make the changes in the Wiill, there are steps a testator (someone who dies with a will) should take to ensure the amendments are properly expressed and inserted to avoid confusion among beneficiaries after your death. It’s a good idea to ask knowledgeable and trusted family members or friends if they know of an experienced probate or estate planning lawyer they could recommend. Word of mouth is a valuable reference. If you have an established professional relationship with a particular lawyer, contact them to see if they are knowledgeable about the kind of help you need. If they do not handle estate planning, ask if they can recommend a trustworthy attorney to help you. Searching the Yellow Pages or other telephone directories to find attorneys with e
