Tag: codicil

When a will is created, it must be in writing and signed by the testator—the person for which the will is made—or by a person in the testator’s presence and by the testator’s direction. Additionally, it must be attested in the presence of two or more credible witnesses. Can Wills be Modified? Illinois probate law permits testators to make additions to their lawfully executed wills with a codicil—a supplement that alters, amends, or modifies a will instead of replacing it. A codicil republishes the will, which means that probate is […]