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[1] In other words, while the codicil may change the original will (i.e. direct a item of property to a different individual than the original will), it must stand on its own and dispositions of property or other instructions may be read only from the handwritten document.

Wills need not be notarized in North Carolina, but having your and your witnesses' signatures notarized will make the probate process faster and easier. The court must contact the two witnesses to ?prove? the will if the signatures are not notarized.

In short, no ? a codicil to a Will does not have to be notarized. However, laws and requirements vary from state to state. A codicil does have to be signed in front of at least two witnesses who are not listed as beneficiaries, guardians, or executors in your Will.

Do I Need to Have My Will Notarized? No, in North Carolina, you do not need to notarize your will to make it legal. However, North Carolina allows you to make your will "self-proving" and you'll need to go to a notary if you want to do that.

How Do I Change My Will in North Carolina? People who have a Will that no longer reflects their intentions can change it. There are two basic ways to change a will: (1) by writing a new Will; or (2) by amending a current Will with a codicil. Creating a new Will has become the preferred way to change an estate plan.

Amending Your Will In North Carolina Destroy the current will. The statute suggests you follow specific actions to destroy your present will, including physical destruction like tearing or burning, canceling, or obliterating the current document. Create a new version.