Alabama § 43-8-141 - Reference to Events of Independent Significance.

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§ 43-8-141. Reference to Events of Independent Significance.

A will may dispose of property by reference to acts and events which have significance apart from their effect upon the dispositions made by the will, whether they occur before or after the execution of the will or before or after the testator’s death. The execution or revocation of a will of another person is such an event.

Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Code of Alabama § 43-8-141 cover?

Section 43-8-141 ("Reference to Events of Independent Significance.") 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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