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The document is a formal Revocation of Last Will and Testament, wherein the testator declares the nullification of all prior wills and codicils. It outlines the intent to revoke previous wills while allowing for the creation of a new will in the future. The document emphasizes that no prior will shall be probated or revived by any subsequent will. It includes sections for signatures from the testator and witnesses, affirming that the revocation is made voluntarily and without undue influence.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Written Revocation of Will in the editor.
Begin by filling in your name and county at the top of the document. Ensure that you are of legal age and sound mind as stated.
In Article One, list any prior wills you wish to revoke, including their dates. This section is crucial for clarity on which documents are no longer valid.
Article Two clarifies that this revocation does not affect any future wills you may create. You can leave this section as is unless you want to specify a new will date.
In Article Three, affirm your intent regarding the non-probation of prior wills. This reinforces your decision and should be left unchanged unless specific adjustments are needed.
Sign the document where indicated, ensuring witnesses also sign and print their names and addresses. This step is essential for legal validation.
Finally, complete the self-proving affidavit section if required, confirming your voluntary act in front of a notary public.

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What circumstances force a revocation of a will?

Revoking a will by operation of law is not an action you carry out on your own; it happens automatically when certain events such as divorce, annulment or marriage take place.

What are the requirements for a will to be valid in South Dakota?

The revocation clause is almost always the first clause of a Will and it is also one of the documents most important clauses. The effect of the clause is usually to revoke all former Wills made in all jurisdictions and it generally reads as follows: I revoke all my earlier testamentary dispositions.

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