VIC Does Making New Will Void the Previous One?

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CiuinAnam

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Hello,

I had a previous will made during my marriage. I have called the law office where the original is being kept and all they could tell me is how much it costs to make it void, $275. I have been given the impression that by doing a new will on my own will void the old one, which would potentially kill two birds with one stone. Is this true?

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Rod

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It will as long as the second one is done correctly.
 

winston wolf

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Remember that if there is a dispute over you current/final will, the previous will can be used as evidence of your intent.
I would suggest destruction of the will and disassociate yourself with any link to the firm that created the previous will.
 
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