(a) A will or any part thereof is revoked by a subsequent will which revokes the prior will or part expressly or by inconsistency.
(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.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 43 - Wills and Decedents' Estates.
Division 1 - Execution of Will.
Section 43-8-130 - Who May Make a Will.
Section 43-8-131 - Execution and Signature of Will; Witnesses.
Section 43-8-133 - Self-Proved Will - Making Attested Will Self-Proved.
Section 43-8-134 - Who May Witness Will.
Section 43-8-135 - Choice of Law as to Validity of Execution.
Section 43-8-136 - Revocation by Writing or by Act; When Witnesses Required.
Section 43-8-138 - When Will Revived on Revocation of Subsequent Will.
Section 43-8-139 - Incorporation by Reference.
Section 43-8-140 - Testamentary Additions to Trusts.
Section 43-8-141 - Reference to Events of Independent Significance.