<div dir="ltr"><div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large">Hi Jordan,</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large">While my general preference is to draft a new Will there are times when a codicil makes sense and I go that route. The factors I consider when moving forward are the extent of any changes, the age of the Will, and the type of changes (for example, a new marriage, an adopted child, etc.). With computers now, updating a Will is not as difficult as it was back in the day (I'm old). Furthermore, I often will discuss updating the "related documents" (Power of Attorney forms and Living Will) based on those same factors.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large">Have a great day.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large"><span style="color:rgb(56,118,29);font-family:georgia,serif;background-color:transparent">Diane Kiepe, J.D., LL.M. Taxation</span></div></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><font color="#38761d" face="georgia, serif" size="4">Kiepe Estate and Probate, PLLC<br></font><div><font size="4" face="georgia, serif" color="#38761d"><a href="mailto:diane@kiepelaw.com" target="_blank">diane@kiepelaw.com</a></font></div><div><font size="4" face="georgia, serif" color="#38761d">200 N. Mullan Rd., Suite 203</font></div><div><font size="4" face="georgia, serif" color="#38761d">Spokane Valley, WA 99206</font></div></div><div><span style="color:rgb(56,118,29);font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:large">509-808-2087</span></div><div><div><span style="color:rgb(105,105,105);font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:10px">Confidentiality</span><span style="color:rgb(105,105,105);font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:10px"> Notice: This page and any accompanying documents contain information that is </span><span style="color:rgb(105,105,105);font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:10px">confidential</span><span style="color:rgb(105,105,105);font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:10px">, privileged, or exempt from disclosure under applicable law and is intended for the exclusive use of the addressee. This information is private and protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the contents of this information in any manner is strictly prohibited.</span></div></div></div></div></div><br></div><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Tue, Sep 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM Jordan Kostelyk <<a href="mailto:jordan@everlastinglegalsolutions.com">jordan@everlastinglegalsolutions.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><u></u>
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<div style="font-size:15px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,helvetica,sans-serif">Which do you prefer to execute a new will with the amendments or execute a codicil? What are your reasons?</div>
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<div style="font-size:15px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,helvetica,sans-serif">Thank you,</div>
<div style="font-size:15px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,helvetica,sans-serif">Jordan</div>
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