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An unattested alteration made after the will is executed is invalid and may also invalidate any existing part of the will that the alteration obliterated or made impossible to decipher. However, it is important to note that section 58 of ''WESA'' allows a court to recognize any document that gives effect to the testamentary disposition of the deceased, even if it does not comply with the formalities of ''WESA''. (See '''Section III.F: Court’s Power to Cure Deficiencies and Rectify Wills''', above, which also discusses the power of rectification under section 59). | An unattested alteration made after the will is executed is invalid and may also invalidate any existing part of the will that the alteration obliterated or made impossible to decipher. However, it is important to note that section 58 of ''WESA'' allows a court to recognize any document that gives effect to the testamentary disposition of the deceased, even if it does not comply with the formalities of ''WESA''. (See '''Section III.F: Court’s Power to Cure Deficiencies and Rectify Wills''', above, which also discusses the power of rectification under section 59). | ||
'''NOTE:''' '''ON ELECTRONIC WILLS:''' Section 54 of ''WESA'' does not apply to electronic wills. Instead, a will maker seeking to make an alternation to an electronic will must make a new will in accordance with section 37; see '''Section III.D.2: Electronic Wills''', for more information. | |||
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