What term refers to changes to an existing will made to modify provisions?

• A. Codicil
• B. Formal will
• C. Holographic will
• D. Nuncupative will

Answer: (A)

A codicil is a document that modifies provisions of an existing will. It allows changes like adding a bequest, updating beneficiaries, or revising executors without drafting a whole new will. For a codicil to be valid, it must be in writing, signed by the testator, and witnessed according to the same formalities as the original will (jurisdiction-dependent). When properly executed, the changes in the codicil become part of the will as if they were originally included.

The other terms describe different kinds of wills rather than amendments: a formal will is the standard, properly structured document; a holographic will is handwritten and may have unique validity requirements; a nuncupative will is an oral will, typically limited to certain contexts and also subject to strict rules.