Components of a will

Question 1

Integration of wills

Answer 1

Under doctrine of integration, all papers that are present at the time of execution and are intended to be part of the will are treated as such.

Question 2

Republication by codicil

Answer 2

Under the doctrine of republication of codicil, a validly executed will is treated as re-executed [republised] as of the date of the codicil.

Question 3

Elements of republication by codicil

Answer 3

physical existence, intent to validate and revive or identification.

Question 4

Incorporation by reference

Answer 4

Incorporation by reference allows for a writing that was in existence but not present at the time of execution and that was not itself executed with testamentary formalities to be absorbed into the T’s will.