Living Will Edit For Free

If you want to make changes to your will after you and your witnesses have signed it, you have two options. You can either make a codicil to your existing will or make a new will. Both require your signature and the signatures of two witnesses.

You do not need a lawyer to make a living will, although you can get one from a lawyer if you prefer to. Every state has its own requirements for making a living will, so if you make one on your own, make sure you find a form that meets your state's requirements.

Will my living will ever expire? Your living will remains effective for as long as you live, unless you intentionally revoke it or the courts get involved (e.g., someone challenges whether you had capacity to make the document, or a court questions whether your document meets the state's requirements).

You need to fully revoke or formally change the will to make sure your wishes are followed. While you can change your living will, no one else can change it for you without permission.

Keep in mind that you can always change your Living Will for any reason, at any time, by revoking it. To do so, you will have to do more than tear up your existing document. It remains a legally binding document until it is formally revoked. You are the only person who can change or revoke your Living Will.

The Free Last Will and Testament Template for Word is compatible with Word 2003 or later versions.

You can amend a will yourself but you must meet all legal requirements to do so effectively or the original will continues to take precedence. Will amendment can be done either by making a codicil or creating a completely new will.