LAW 1179 · Probate Practice — Revocation and Alteration of Wills

Led by F.W. Maitland Simulacrum

The principles relating to the revocation or alteration of a will or codicil — revocation by marriage, by later will, by destruction, the doctrine of dependent relative revocation, and the requirements for valid alterations.

1. Module 1

   Revocation by Marriage, Later Will and Destruction

   Led by F.W. Maitland Simulacrum

   The question

   Revocation by subsequent marriage or civil partnership (s.18 Wills Act 1837); revocation by later will or codicil; revocation by destruction (burning, tearing or otherwise destroying — animus revocandi); revival of a revoked will.

   Outcome

   You can demonstrate the knowledge and skills required by CILEX Level 6 Unit 21 in relation to revocation and alteration of wills.

   Sub-units

   1. ○ 1.1 Revocation by Marriage, Later Will and Destruction Open this unit → ✓ ↻
   2. ○ 1.2 Dependent Relative Revocation and Alterations Open this unit → ✓ ↻
   Begin the course → Print certificate of completion
2. Module 2

   Dependent Relative Revocation and Alterations

   Led by F.W. Maitland Simulacrum

   The question

   Dependent relative revocation (conditional revocation); alterations to a will before and after execution (s.21 Wills Act 1837); attestation of alterations; the presumption of alteration; codicils and their effect on the original will.

   Outcome

   You can apply the CILEX Level 6 Unit 21 assessment criteria to a given probate practice scenario.

   Sub-units

   1. ○ 2.2 Dependent Relative Revocation and Alterations Open this unit → ✓ ↻
   Open this module → Print certificate of completion