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How to Revoke a Written North Carolina Last Will and Testament

By Sabrina Winters

North Carolina Statutes dictate the following:

1.  By a subsequent written will or codicil or other revocatory writing executed in the manner provided herein for the execution of written wills {signed and witnessed} , or

2. By being burnt, torn, canceled, obliterated, or destroyed, with the intent and for the purpose of revoking it, by the testator {the person making the Will}  himself or by another person in his presence and by his direction.

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