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2011 California Code
Probate Code
DIVISION 6. WILLS AND INTESTATE SUCCESSION [6100 - 6806]
CHAPTER 3. Revocation and Revival
Section 6120
CA Prob Code § 6120 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?
A will or any part thereof is revoked by any of the following:
(a) A subsequent will which revokes the prior will or part expressly or by inconsistency.
(b) Being burned, torn, canceled, obliterated, or destroyed, with the intent and for the purpose of revoking it, by either (1) the testator or (2) another person in the testator s presence and by the testator s direction.
(Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)
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