Which term describes changes to an existing will by modifying its provisions?

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

Answer: (C)

A codicil is an amendment to an existing will that modifies provisions without rewriting the whole document. It acts as a supplement, letting you change gifts, executors, or conditions while keeping the original will intact. When properly executed—typically signed and witnessed in accordance with the law—it becomes part of the will’s overall plan and takes effect as if those changes were included in the original document. The other terms describe standalone documents: a formal will is a complete, standard will; a holographic will is handwritten and stands on its own; a mystic will refers to a sealed or confidential form and is not about modifying an existing will.