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Then leave a will giving them everything. I like to put in a line that says I know I am married, but I choose to leave her nothing. Even then, she may be entitled to the first $50,000 of your separate property.

Nevada law has clear requirements to create a valid will. Obviously, one of these requirements is that the will must be signed by the testator. If you believe that the 2010 will was not signed by the deceased (that it is a fraudulent will), you must follow specific procedures to contest the validity of the will. There are specific timeframes to do so and failing to follow these timeframes could bar you from contesting the will at a later date even if it is a fraudulent will. If the 2010 will is not signed at all by anyone, then it obviously would not be accepted as a valid will by any court. Because these issues are very dependent on the facts of each case, a competent probate attorney would be able to advise you about your rights and ensure that the proper will is recognized by the court.

Yes. You may create an amendment to your will, called a Codicile (Cod - ih - sill). It changes parts of your will without changing all of your will. Or, you can create an entirely new will that replaces your old will. Wills are not difficult to create and an attorney should not charge you too much. Something as important as naming a guardian should not be delayed over a few dollars. Or, you may draft your own will and tear up the old one. Michigan law has a statutory will. It is a form that you may complete that is valid. I recommend that you consult an attorney to help you.