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In England. Does destroying a Will with the intent to revoke it revive the previous Will?
In England. Does destroying a Will with the intent to revoke it revive the previous Will?
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I've been to two legal professionals (solicitors in the UK) and I got different answers.
One says "yes" and quoted section 20 of the Wills Act 1837.
The other said "no". and said there is some case law (not given) that stated the first paragraph of the (destroyed) revoked Will states "I revoke all previous testamentary dispositions".
I'm open to suggestion on which solicitor is correct
I don't know UK law very well. My guess is that Jack doesn't either.![]()
Talk to a third solicitor.I'm open to suggestion on which solicitor is correct
In England. Does destroying a Will with the intent to revoke it revive the previous Will?