Reviving Wills

Question 1

What are methods to revive a will?

Answer 1

A revoked will can be revived if it is restated, re-executed or republished, or there is other clear evidence of intent to revive

Question 2

What is required for republication of a will?

Answer 2

1. Re-signing the original will
2. having two witnesses attest the will

Question 3

What is revival by codicil?

Answer 3

A codicil made to a revoked will revives the revoked will as of the date of the codicil