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A will may be revoked by a new will, or if the will is purposely destroyed by the testator. Terms of a will may be changed by the publication of a new will called a codicil. There is no limit to how many codicils can be drafted, but the testator must have capacity to create a codicil, just as with the original will.

In Missouri, a will is legal when it is signed and the signature was witnessed by two people. A will can be changed through a codicil with the same formalities as when the will was signed.

A codicil requires all of the same witnessing and/or notarization formalities you undertook for your original will. You may revoke or change your will by destroying it and making a new will. Here again, make your changes official with two witnesses, as you did for your original will, as well as all other formalities.

In Missouri, a will is legal when it is signed and the signature was witnessed by two people. A will can be changed through a codicil with the same formalities as when the will was signed. For that reason, it is usually easier to replace with a new will.

Handwritten Will: A will written in the testator's own handwriting is valid in Missouri if the testator signs it or directs someone to sign it in his presence and before two witnesses. However, a holographic will which is one written in the testator's handwriting but does not have witnesses, is not valid in Missouri.

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.