Alabama § 43-8-136 - Revocation by Writing or by Act; When Witnesses Required.
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§ 43-8-136. Revocation by Writing or by Act; When Witnesses Required.
(a) A will or any part thereof is revoked by a subsequent will which revokes the prior will or part expressly or by inconsistency.
(b) A will is revoked by being burned, torn, canceled, obliterated, or destroyed, with the intent and for the purpose of revoking it by the testator or by another person in his or her presence by his or her consent and direction. If the physical act is by someone other than the testator, consent, and direction of the testator must be proved by at least two witnesses.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 43-8-136 cover?
Section 43-8-136 ("Revocation by Writing or by Act; When Witnesses Required.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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