3(1)A revocation in a will is effective to revoke a designation made by instrument only if the revocation relates expressly to the designation, either generally or specifically.
Effect of later designation
3(2)Notwithstanding the
Wills Act, a later designation revokes an earlier designation, to the extent of any inconsistency.
Effect of revocation by will
3(3)Revocation of a will is effective to revoke a designation in the will.
Validity of designation or revocation
3(4)A designation or revocation contained in an instrument purporting to be a will is not invalid by reason only of the fact that the instrument is invalid as a will.
Validity of designation or revocation
3(5)A designation in an instrument that purports to be but is not a valid will is revoked by an event that would have the effect of revoking the instrument if it had been a valid will.
Effect of revocation of designation on earlier designation
3(6)Revocation of a designation does not revive an earlier designation.
When designation or revocation effective
3(7)Notwithstanding the
Wills Act, a designation or revocation in a will is effective from the time the will is signed.