How Do I Change or Revoke My Last Will and Testament?
You can change or revoke your Last Will and Testament at any time. To revoke your Will, you can:
Destroy your old Last Will and Testament. Any amount of destruction is sufficient if you do so with the intent to revoke it.
Direct someone else to destroy it in your presence.
Create a new Last Will and Testament, which automatically revokes and overrides any previous Will.
You may also make an amendment called a “codicil” to an existing Last Will and Testament, which makes changes to the original. To be valid, a codicil must be executed with the same legal formalities as the original Last Will and Testament (i.e., in writing, signed by two witnesses, etc.).
If you wish to make specific personal bequests in your Last Will and Testament, Florida law allows you to refer to a separate list of tangible personal items (like jewelry, furniture, art pieces, collectibles, etc.). The specific items and distribution instructions need not be included in the document itself, but the Last Will and Testament must refer to a written list that describes the items and intended recipients with reasonable specificity. The list can be prepared before or after the Last Will and Testament is executed, and it can be changed at any time.