Can an executor be added to a Will without having to redo the entire Will

executeor of will: I have looked over my fathers will and he does not list an executor,he would like to know if he would have to redo his will to have that added or could he just add a form stating the executor attached to the pre-existing will.
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John M. Kaman

John M. Kaman

Contributor Level 10
He should redo his will to be safe. Adding extra clause and addendums will raise questions about there authenticity. In my opinion he should get a good trusts and estates lawyer to help him do it right so his wishes are respected.
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elaine england

if does decide to add the form verses redoing his will,does anyone know what form he would need?
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Frank A Selden

Frank A Selden

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There is no specific form for a will or a codicil (addendum to a will). Instead there are a few required components of a will such as witnesses, in writing, age, competency, etc. A codicil needs to meet the same requirements as a will with the added component that it properly references the will it is amending. Many estate planning attorneys find it just as easy to create a new document that does exactly what the client wants rather than amend a document that doesn't totally work.
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