Which statement correctly describes how a will can be altered?

Which statement correctly describes how a will can be altered?

• A. By codicil only
• B. By codicil, by amendment on its face or by deed of variation
• C. By amendment on its face only
• D. By deed of variation only

Answer: (B)

A will can be altered in several valid ways: by codicil, by amendment on its face, or by deed of variation. A codicil is a separate document, executed with the same formalities as the will, that modifies or revokes provisions of the existing will. An amendment on its face means writing changes directly on the will itself, with proper execution (and often re‑witnessing) to keep the alteration valid. A deed of variation is a post‑death arrangement by the beneficiaries that changes how the estate is distributed, typically for tax or planning reasons, effected by a deed within the required timeframe. Because each method is a legitimate way to adjust the will or its outcomes, all three describe ways a will can be altered.

A will can be altered in several valid ways: by codicil, by amendment on its face, or by deed of variation. A codicil is a separate document, executed with the same formalities as the will, that modifies or revokes provisions of the existing will. An amendment on its face means writing changes directly on the will itself, with proper execution (and often re‑witnessing) to keep the alteration valid. A deed of variation is a post‑death arrangement by the beneficiaries that changes how the estate is distributed, typically for tax or planning reasons, effected by a deed within the required timeframe. Because each method is a legitimate way to adjust the will or its outcomes, all three describe ways a will can be altered.