General

Question 1

what is revocation?

Answer 1

the formal act of cancelling or withdrawing a whole or part of a Will

Question 2

when can revocation take place?

Answer 2

A Will is revocable at any time during T’s life, irrespective of any statement to the contrary

Question 3

how can a Will be revoked?

Answer 3

A Will can only be revoked by one of the below methods. Otherwise, the revocation is ineffective (i.e. the Will still stands):
- voluntary revocation (i.e. an act by T)
- involuntary revocation (i.e. automatically by operation of law)

Question 4

how can a revoked Will be revived?

Answer 4

A Will may be revived by either:
o Re-executing the will; or
o Codicil which is duly executed showing an intention to revive the Will