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Also, there is the question of whether the intention to revoke the will was absolute or conditional. If it was absolute, revocation is complete. However, if the intent depended on the condition of reviving an old will or writing a new one and the condition or contingency has not been satisfied, the revocation is ineffective. This is known as the doctrine of dependent relative revocation: see ''Jung v Lee Estate'', 2005 BCSC 1537. | Also, there is the question of whether the intention to revoke the will was absolute or conditional. If it was absolute, revocation is complete. However, if the intent depended on the condition of reviving an old will or writing a new one and the condition or contingency has not been satisfied, the revocation is ineffective. This is known as the doctrine of dependent relative revocation: see ''Jung v Lee Estate'', 2005 BCSC 1537. | ||
'''NOTE:''' If the amendments in ''Bill 21'' are brought into force resulting in the validity of electronic wills, there will be revocation methods that are specific to electronic wills. ''Bill 21'' will introduce section 55.1 to ''WESA'', which outlines the ways by which an electronic will may be revoked. Note that this amendment has not yet come into effect; see '''Section III.D.2: Electronic Wills''', for more information. | :'''NOTE:''' If the amendments in ''Bill 21'' are brought into force resulting in the validity of electronic wills, there will be revocation methods that are specific to electronic wills. ''Bill 21'' will introduce section 55.1 to ''WESA'', which outlines the ways by which an electronic will may be revoked. Note that this amendment has not yet come into effect; see '''Section III.D.2: Electronic Wills''', for more information. | ||
== C. By Subsequent Will == | == C. By Subsequent Will == | ||
