Do some jurisdictions permit partial revocation of a will by physical act?

• A. No
• B. Only with witnesses
• C. Yes
• D. Only if notarized

Answer: (C)

Revocation by physical act centers on clear intent and how the act affects the document. In some jurisdictions, you can revoke only a portion of a will by a physical act if that act clearly targets a specific clause or provision and shows the testator’s intent to revoke just that part while leaving the rest intact. This means actions like striking out or tearing away a particular bequest may revoke only that portion, with the remainder of the will still valid, provided the intent is unambiguous and the rest remains consistent with the overall plan. Because not all jurisdictions allow this, and many people instead use a codicil to modify or revoke specific provisions, the statement that partial revocation by physical act is permitted in some places is true. The other options don’t capture this variability across jurisdictions and don’t reflect the nuanced approach to partial changes.