遗嘱修改的正确方式 The Proper Way to Update Your Will
- The Shi Law Group 熙承律师事务所
- Oct 2
- 2 min read
很多人写好遗嘱之后，以为日后想修改就可以自己随便在上面划一划、改一改。但这样做，不仅不会生效，还可能让原本的遗嘱彻底作废。
Many people think they can simply cross out or handwrite changes on their will when circumstances change. However, doing so not only fails to make the changes valid, but can also invalidate the entire will.
问题解析 Problem Analysis
遗嘱和信托等法律文件，必须严格按照法律要求来修改。随意在文件上写写划划：
不会产生法律效力；
反而可能导致法院认定整个文件无效；
给后人留下法律纠纷的隐患。
Wills and trusts must be modified in compliance with strict legal requirements. Making handwritten edits or crossing out words:
Does not have legal effect;
Can result in the court declaring the entire document invalid;
Creates potential disputes among heirs.
解决方案 Solutions
如果需要修改遗嘱或信托，正确的方式是：
联系律师；
通过法律认可的形式签署新的遗嘱或修正文件（codicil/amendment）；
确保所有见证、签署和存档都符合法律规定。
To make changes to a will or trust, the proper approach is to:
Consult with an attorney;
Sign a new will or an amendment (codicil/amendment) that complies with the law;
Ensure proper witnessing, execution, and record-keeping.
风险提醒 Risk Warning
另外一个常见问题是遗嘱的装订。在纽约州和新泽西州，遗嘱必须保持装订状态，原件通常只有一份：
如果是散页（loose leaf），法院可能怀疑有人私自替换页面；
拆钉或自行增加/删除页面，都可能让遗嘱失效。
Another important point concerns the binding of wills. In New York and New Jersey, wills must remain stapled together, and usually only one original exists:
Loose-leaf wills raise suspicion that pages were altered;
Removing staples or inserting/removing pages can invalidate the will.
律所小贴士 Law Firm Tips
不要自己在遗嘱或信托文件上动笔修改。
修改时一定要通过律师，以确保符合法律。
保存好原件，保持装订，不要拆钉。
Never handwrite changes directly on your will or trust.
Always work with an attorney for legally valid modifications.
Keep the original intact and stapled—never remove staples.
联系我们 Contact Us
如果您正在考虑修改遗嘱或信托，请联系熙承律师事务所。我们将为您提供符合纽约和新泽西法律要求的专业指导，确保您的文件安全有效。
If you are considering updating your will or trust, contact The Shi Law Group, PLLC. We provide professional guidance under New York and New Jersey law to ensure your documents remain secure and enforceable.
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