Revocation, Lapses, & Ademption of a Will
Principle Clauses in a Will
100
This is the intentional burning, tearing, cancelling, or obliterating a will.
What is Destruction of a Will
100
This is the introductory clause.
What is Publication Clause
200
This is reviewing a will every five years and creating a new document.
What is Execution of a new Will
200
These clauses make up the main part of the will where the testator names the beneficiaries and states what each is to receive.
What is Dispositive Clause
300
In some states, a second marriage revokes those gifts in the will to the first spouse.
What is Subsequent Marriage
300
This clauses disposes of all the testator’s property not otherwise given out.
What is Residuary Clause
400
This revokes the gifts in a will made to a former spouse without a second marriage.
What is Divorce or Annulment
400
This clause immediately precedes the testator’s signature.
What is Testimonium Clause
500
This states a person cannot inherit from someone they murdered.
What is Slayer Statutes
500
This clause precedes the witnesses’ signatures and recited that the will was witnessed.
What is Attestation Clause
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