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Will ..... Does a written will supersede a letter stating null & void ?

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vegpatchvirgin · 12/10/2013 20:57

If a person writes a will, sends a copy to the solicitor etc then years later sends a letter to the solicitor stating that any wills are null & void ...... the person then dies and a copy of the original will is found in the house. Which takes precedence ? Surely the letter stating the will is null & void stands, meaning the person actually died intestate (unless a later will is found) ? The person who says they are the executor (of the original 'voided' will) is refusing to let other potential benefactors have solicitors details so that it can be discussed - are they allowed to withhold this information ? Thanks. (ps this is in scotland)

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Snowballed · 13/10/2013 14:25

Am sure someone who knows more will be along soon, but I thought the only 3 things which invalidated a Will were a new Will or marriage or divorce.

Do you know what wording was used on the letter? Did it include the revocation wording used in Wills?

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