Asked by Giansa Viola on Apr 26, 2024
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Which of the following is untrue regarding the revocation of a will?
A) There can be a partial revocation.
B) An inadvertent destruction of a will acts as a revocation.
C) The execution of a second will does not of itself constitute a revocation of an earlier will.
D) Divorce does not ordinarily revoke a will.
Inadvertent Destruction
Unintentional damage or ruin of something, often resulting in loss or impairment.
Partial Revocation
The act of cancelling or annulling a portion of a legal document while leaving the rest unchanged.
- Learn about the revocation provisions of a will and their exceptions.
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Israel GonzalezApr 28, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
An inadvertent destruction of a will does not act as a revocation because revocation requires an intentional act by the testator to cancel or nullify the will.
Learning Objectives
- Learn about the revocation provisions of a will and their exceptions.