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Revocation of Will

Revocability of a Will

A will is revocable at any time before death. It may also be revoked in the following situations: 

1.1
 By Marriage (Section 13)
- Marriage automatically revokes a will unless the will was expressly made in contemplation of that marriage. 
- Divorce does not revoke a Will.

1.2 By Destruction (Section 15(d))
A Will can be revoked by being intentionally destroyed by the testator (or by someone else in the testator's presence and by their direction).

1.3 By a New Wll (Section 15(b))
A new Will may revoke an earlier will: 
Express Revocation: The new Will clearl states that all previous wills are revoked.
Implied Revocation: The terms of the new Will are incosistent with the earlier will, so they cannot stand together. 

1.4 By a Duly Executed Revocation Document (Section 15(c))
A will may be revoked by a document executed in the same manner as a will, expressly declaring an intention to revoke the existing will.

Alterations to a Will
Alterations are allowed but must be executed properly:

- The testator and the same 2 witnesses must sign or initial next o the alteration.

It is not advisable to alter the original will because:
- Unauthorised persons could manipulate the testator's or witnesses' signatures.
- A Will with unxplained or suspicious alteration may not be ganted probate