I made a will several years ago in which I left a thousand pounds to each of my grandchildren. I now have a great-grandson, and naturally wish him to have the same as the other family members. Is my existing will sufficient for this purpose, or should I add a codicil?
Unless your will was drafted to take into account new arrivals you will have to either add a codicil or write a new will it’s often as cheap to do the latter if it’s on computer, and your will is probably due for a review in any case. If the new clause says something like to each of my grandchildren and great-grandchildren you won’t need to alter your will again for this purpose until you have great-great grandchildren!