You may change your Will as often as you wish. If you want to make major changes, this will require a new Will. Minor changes can be effected by means of a "codicil". This is a legally binding amendment to the Will which makes the appropriate alteration but confirms that the rest of the Will remains valid.

In no circumstances must you attempt to change your signed Will by crossing out a section or simply writing in a new provision.

Updating Your Will

Whether or not major changes have occurred in your life, you may find that your Will needs to be update from time to time.

Generally, you should review your Will at least every three years and ensure that its provisions accurately reflect your circumstances.

There are, however, certain situations in which you must update your Will. These are:

Marriage (or re-marriage) - which usually cancels a previous Will.

Divorce - where a former spouse will usually be treated as if omitted from your Will.

Separation - which does not effect a Will or entitlement on intestacy. 

You should also ensure that your Will is up to date following the birth of children, inheritances, family deaths and other major changes in your circumstances or in your family. 

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