I have a current will. Can I add to it by myself without going through a lawyer? Thank you, Tom

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

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)

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