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Utah recognizes holographic (handwritten) wills so long as the signature and material portions of the document are in the testator's handwriting. A Utah will may be changed at any time by codicil, or an amendment to the will, which must be executed in the same way as a will.

An amendment to a Will is also known as a ?codicil.? A codicil may supplement, clarify, explain, modify, enlarge, restrict, or may simply confirm or revoke in part or in whole certain provisions of a Will. In drafting a codicil, substantial latitude is allowed.

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. However, creating a new Will without regard to the old one makes the Will vulnerable to court challenges.

No, you are not required to use a lawyer to make a Will in Utah. There are some situations, like a complex estate or difficult family relationships, where it may be beneficial to consult a lawyer.

A codicil is like a legal "P.S." to your will. To create a codicil, you write down what you want to remove or add to your existing will, sign it, have two witnesses sign it (as you did with your original will), and then keep it with your will. After your death, your two documents will be read and interpreted together.

I, [name], a resident of the County of [county], State of [state], declare that this is the codicil to my last will and testament, which is dated [date original signed]. I add or change said last will in the following manner: [List all specific changes or additions to the original will.