Your question is about a very specific legal topic and may require professional advice to meet your individual needs. Please contact an attorney or other qualified legal adviser in your area. Cooperative Extension educational information should not be used as a substitute for seeking sound legal advice. In your case, the improper altering of your father's will could make it difficult to probate. You may want to contact your state's bar association, or the state in which the will was created, to see whether handwritten changes are recognized as legitimate changes. Some states recognize a holographic will — one that is handwritten and not witnessed. Again, an attorney, legal services agency, or law school clinic would be a good source of information particular to your situation. We would like your feedback on this Personal Finance Frequently Asked Question.

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