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Generally, you can revoke a will by: Destroying the old will. Creating a new will. Making changes to an existing will.
When a person (the Testator) makes a valid Will, section 20 of the Wills Act 1837 states that it can only be revoked in three ways: by the Testator making another Will or codicil; by them signing a revocation provision (a professionally drafted Will will always include this provision) or by destruction.
to make a will is the right to revoke it. It is evident, therefore, that the manner in which a will may be revoked is a subject of the utmost importance. taking such action (without destroying the will itself) as will in- dicate a desire on the part of the testator to nullify the words of the will.
A testator may revoke their will by destruction. We again turn to section 20 of the Wills Act 1837, which states that a will may be revoked by an act of burning, tearing or otherwise destroying the same by the testator or by some person in his presence and by his direction with the intention of revoking the same.
to make a will is the right to revoke it. It is evident, therefore, that the manner in which a will may be revoked is a subject of the utmost importance. taking such action (without destroying the will itself) as will in- dicate a desire on the part of the testator to nullify the words of the will.
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Destroying Your Will Your Will can only be revoked through destruction if you do it or if someone else does it at your direction. So, not only does the Will need to be destroyed but there must be the intention for it to be destroyed and you need to be of sound mind to understand what you are intending to do.
Revocation of a Will / Loss of a Will By execution of a subsequent will. By some writing and declaring an intention to revoke the will. By burning of the will. By tearing of the will. Otherwise destroying the will.
There are several ways to go about revoking your will. The best way is to draft a new will and state you are revoking all prior wills. If you dont want to draft a new will, then you can revoke a will by executing a codicil. You can also revoke a will by physically destroying it, but this method carries risks.
Generally, you can revoke a will by: Destroying the old will. Creating a new will. Making changes to an existing will.
In California, a will can be revoked by a new will that specifically revokes the old one, or by destroying the will by physical act. A physical act can include burning, tearing, canceling, obliterating or destroying the will. This must, however, be done by the person who created the will.

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