Revocation

Question 1

How May a will or codicil be revoked

Answer 1

in whole, or in part, any time prior to death of the testator by a subsequent writing, physical destruction, or b operation of law.

Question 2

What is a subsequent instrument?

Answer 2

A testator can revoke a will or codicil by executing a later will or codicil that partly or completely revokes the prior will or codicil. Oral revocations are not valid

Question 3

What is a partial or complete revocation

Answer 3

A revocation can be partial (part of the will or codicil is revoked, but part of it is not) co

Question 4

How can a codicil be revoked?

Answer 4

Express or implied.
1. express: the new will or codicil expressly states that it is revoking the prior will or codicil

2. Implied: the new will or codicil conflict with the terms of the prior will ro codicil by the terms of subsequent instrument.

Question 5

What are inconsitecies in a will?

Answer 5

if there are inconsistencies between the prior will or codicil and the subsequent will or codicil, the later doc control and revokes the prior inconsistencies