View Full Version : Will Florida Accept a hand written codicil If it's notarized?
speedball1
Aug 18, 2010, 06:33 AM
I have a current will. Can I add to it by myself without going through a lawyer? Thank you, Tom
tickle
Aug 18, 2010, 07:35 AM
No law requires that you can't add a codicil, Tom, but varies from state to state. However, must be witnessed by two people not benefiting from your will. I would play it safe and go the usual route through your lawyer. It can't cost that much to add a codicil.
Tick
cdad
Aug 18, 2010, 01:32 PM
To answer your question. Yes it should be OK to do it that way. Even if the witness is an interested party they can still sign as witness. Just remember it takes 2 witnesses to make it legal. One can be the notary.
Who may be a witness. Who may witness.--
(1) Any person competent to be a witness may act as a witness to a will.
(2) A will or codicil, or any part of either, is not invalid because the will or codicil is signed by an interested witness.
Florida Code Section 732.504.
Ref:
Florida Last Will and Testament--Law Summary / Links (http://www.medlawplus.com/library/legal/states/florida.tpl?page=lwt)
speedball1
Aug 19, 2010, 05:21 AM
Thanks guys!
The information you provided was very helpful. I just rewrote my will to the tune of $250. You guys just saved me some money. Thanks again, Tom