In the described scenario where a codicil to the will specifically devises the leather sofa to Z, what happens to the leather sofa given that the will otherwise leaves all property to X?

• A. The sofa goes to Z.
• B. The sofa is void.
• C. The sofa goes to X.
• D. It passes by intestate.

Answer: (A)

A codicil amends a will and is read together with it. When the codicil expressly bequeaths a specific item, that item’s disposition is controlled by the codicil and overrides the prior provision in the will for that item. So, because the codicil specifically devises the leather sofa to Z, the sofa passes to Z. The rest of the estate continues to follow the will’s terms, meaning X would still receive all other property not affected by the codicil. It isn’t void and it isn’t intestate since there is a valid codicil altering a particular bequest.