Can I make changes to a will after I have died?

No, you cannot make changes to a will after you have died. Once a will has been signed by the testator (person making the will) and signed by witnesses, it is legally binding and cannot be changed. In New Hampshire, all wills must be in writing, signed by the testator, and witnessed by two persons age 18 or older, who must also sign the will for it to be considered valid. After the will is drafted and signed, it should be filed with the Probate Court in the county where the testator was last living. It is important to note that any changes to the will must be done before the testator dies. After death, the will is considered the final statement of the testator’s wishes and is not subject to change. If a testator wishes to make any changes to their will after death, they must create a Codicil. A Codicil is a document that provides for a change or addition to the will. The Codicil must be signed and witnessed in the same manner as the original will. In New Hampshire, the provisions of a will can be contested. However, only those individuals who would be entitled to inherit property under the will (called “interested parties”) can challenge the will. They must provide evidence that the testator’s wishes were not followed or that the will was not properly executed.

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