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Key Events That Can Invalidate or Revoke a Will

Last updated on Mar 17, 2026

  1. Conversion to Islam by a non-Muslim will revoke the existing Will, as the estate will then follow the Faraid distribution system.

  2. A later Will made after the earlier one will automatically revoke the previous Will. A Will can also be revoked through a written declaration made in the presence of two witnesses, even without preparing a new Will.

  3. Physical destruction of the Will by the testator, with the intention to revoke it, will invalidate the Will. Accidental destruction or destruction by a third party does not revoke the Will.

  4. Marriage or remarriage will revoke an existing Will, unless the Will was made in contemplation of that particular marriage. Divorce does not automatically revoke a Will.

Note: In the case of divorce, the Will remains valid. If you wish to make changes after a divorce, you will need to prepare a new Will.