Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Pennsylvania

how do i change the execator of my will. I have a will already but would like to change the execator.


Asked on 10/15/11, 1:50 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Miriam Jacobson Retired from practice of law

As long as you are mentally competent, you may change your will as many times as you like.

Do NOT just write something new on your current will and cross anything out - this would invalidate the will. You need a complete new will with witnesses and a notary public.

THIS RESPONSE IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE, SINCE I DO NOT HAVE ALL OF THE INFORMATION THAT WOULD BE REQUIRED, AND I DO NOT HAVE A REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT WITH YOU.

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Answered on 10/15/11, 5:02 pm

If all you are changing is an executor, you can do a codicil, but don't do this on your own. Pennsylvania and the other states have specific laws about will requirements and you want to make sure this is valid. So please get a lawyer to draft this for you.

If its been awhile, the lawyer should review your existing will and determine whether you merely need a codicil or a whlole new will.

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Answered on 10/17/11, 8:27 am


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