(a) A will or any part thereof is revoked by a subsequent will which revokes the prior will or part expressly or by inconsistency.

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Terms Used In Alabama Code 43-8-136

  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • Testator: A male person who leaves a will at death.
(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 presence by his 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.