California · Probate Code

PROB §6121: A will executed in duplicate or any part thereof is revoked if one of the duplicates is burned, torn, canceled, obliterated, or destroyed, with the intent and for the purpose of revoking it, by either

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A will executed in duplicate is revoked when one duplicate is burned, torn, canceled, obliterated, or destroyed with intent to revoke it by either the testator or another authorized person.

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A will executed in duplicate or any part thereof is revoked if one of the duplicates is 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.

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