A will cannot be amended by merely striking out existing provisions on the will and adding new provisions on the will itself.

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A will can only be amended through a codicil, which is a separate legal document that must be executed with the same formalities as a will. Striking out parts of the existing will and adding new provisions on the will itself does not meet these formalities and will not be recognized as a valid amendment.

A Will Cannot Be Amended by Merely Striking Out Existing