In my Will & Testament, who's to say someone cant rewrite all but the signed page when the will is executed?

Question

We're following all of the rules for creating, notarizing and signing the will, but how does anyone know whether or not the copy that is brought out upon death is *in full* the same copy I wrote? It seems far too easy for someone to rewrite the entire thing except for the last page where my witnesses, notary, and I sign.

Answer 1

When I prepared my will, at the bottom of each page I initialed and dated each one.  

Also, you can provide a copy of your will to certain people (family, trusted friends, your attorney) and/or put one in a safety deposit box.  

Answer 2

The best way to avoid this is to initial each page. Also, deposit certified copies of the will with a lawyer or other disinterested party, who would have no reason to modify your will.

Answer 3

You should file the copy with your lawyer, who will hold the proper, notarized copy.

If it really worries you, a notary can also notarize each page.

Answer 4

   That is why it is a good idea to have it 'witnessed' and signed by an attorney or notary. Also, keep a copy in a safe place like a safety deposit box, and make sure some trusted family memebers are aware of it.

Answer 5

Everyone's given good ideas, and I'll add another.

BIND the will (DON'T USE STAPLES. Have it professionally bound, to make tampering too obvious to try), and number EVERY page in YOUR OWN HANDWRITING ("page 1 of 12," "page 2 of 12," etc.)