Revoking a will means that the will is no longer valid. When
someone dies, the most recent will (if executed correctly and
unrevoked) determines how their estate is controlled. If that
person dies with a revoked will, and a new will has not been made
or an old will has not been revived, that person will die intestate
(without a will).
One of the fundamental characteristics of a will is that it may
always be revoked. Revocation may either be voluntary or by
operation of law.
A will may be revoked voluntarily by:
- another will or codicil (executed according to the requirements
of making a will);
- a declaration in writing of an intention to revoke (executed
according to the requirements of making a will); or
