Review and make any necessary changes to your Last Will and Testament when:
Your relationship status changes (married, separated, or widowed)
You have children
You gain/lose a significant amount of property or assets
You wish to disinherit someone
Use a Codicil to make a minor change to your Will. Minor changes can include additions, substitutions, or deletions of clauses (e.g., changing who you appoint as a legal guardian to your children).
You should create a new Will and revoke any prior documents if you need to make extensive changes (like removing an ex-spouse or adding several new beneficiaries). This helps avoid confusion when authorities need to administer your Will.