Can written instructions change my will or trust? | NC

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Q: Can written instructions to an attorney change my will or trust if I have not signed the final documents? A: Usually, no. Under North Carolina law, instructions to an attorney, draft documents, or notes about what you want generally do not change a will unless they meet the legal requirements for a valid will or codicil. A typed will or codicil usually must be signed and properly witnessed. A…