Changing a will

Published: 31 August 2010

A will can be changed at any time as long as the individual is of sound mind. Therefore it’s not a good idea to put off making a will because wishes might change in the future.

People should not try to change their will themselves. It can only be altered by a separate legal document called a ‘codicil’. A codicil should not be prepared without professional advice. Alternatively, it may be easier to draw up a new will and revoke the old one.

In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, marrying, entering into a civil partnership or divorcing revokes or substantially alters any existing will. People should make a new will if they do any of these things.

This content was checked for accuracy at the time it was written. It may have been superseded by more recent developments. NAM recommends checking whether this is the most current information when making decisions that may affect your health.
Community Consensus Statement on Access to HIV Treatment and its Use for Prevention

Together, we can make it happen

We can end HIV soon if people have equal access to HIV drugs as treatment and as PrEP, and have free choice over whether to take them.

Launched today, the Community Consensus Statement is a basic set of principles aimed at making sure that happens.

The Community Consensus Statement is a joint initiative of AVAC, EATG, MSMGF, GNP+, HIV i-Base, the International HIV/AIDS Alliance, ITPC and NAM/aidsmap
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NAM’s information is intended to support, rather than replace, consultation with a healthcare professional. Talk to your doctor or another member of your healthcare team for advice tailored to your situation.