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ineffective revocation

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A quick definition of ineffective revocation:

Ineffective revocation is a legal term that refers to a situation where a person tries to cancel their will, but the cancellation is not valid because it was conditional or mistaken. This is also known as the dependent relative revocation doctrine. For example, if someone tears up their will because they believe a new one is valid, but the new will is not legally binding, the old will may still be considered valid. However, this doctrine does not always achieve the person's intended outcome or make an invalid will valid.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Ineffective revocation is a legal term that refers to the dependent relative revocation doctrine. This doctrine is a common-law principle that operates to undo an otherwise sufficient revocation of a will when there is evidence that the testator's revocation was conditional rather than absolute.

For example, if a testator physically revokes their will and believes that a new will is valid, although this belief is mistaken, the doctrine of ineffective revocation may apply. The doctrine undoes only the revocation, but it does not always accomplish the testator's intent or validate an otherwise invalid will.

The dependent relative revocation doctrine is also known as conditional revocation, mistakenly induced revocation, or the doctrine of ineffective revocation.

Examples:

  • A testator revokes their will because they believe that a new will is valid, but the new will is not properly executed. The doctrine of ineffective revocation may apply to undo the revocation of the original will.
  • A testator revokes their will because they believe that a beneficiary has died, but the beneficiary is actually alive. The doctrine of ineffective revocation may apply to undo the revocation of the original will.

These examples illustrate how the doctrine of ineffective revocation operates to undo a revocation that was conditional or based on mistaken beliefs. The doctrine aims to ensure that the testator's true intentions are carried out, even if they made a mistake in revoking their will.

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JumpySubsequentDolphin
21:11
@texaslawhopefully: oh I’m not sure hahaha im just basing off of my friend who got a tutor bc she was rly struggling and it seemed like it helped her!
Yeah, that's fair! For some people it can help a lot. I'm just saying in general I don't think it is necessary unless you are trying to finetune a very specific area (or get to the high 170s because that is another thing in and of itself) OR are just terrible at the test. I tutor the test and I find that most people can improve just as much through self-study.
JumpySubsequentDolphin
21:13
that makes sense for sure
JumpySubsequentDolphin
21:13
i think for her it was a lack of discipline more than anything else tbh. she could not get herself to meaningfully study on her own
madollyy
22:05
I've finished all my major requirements, so I'm taking pretty much all electives next semester. Keeping one major specific class bc I'm majoring in it for a reason haha. But I'll be pretty free to study and try and improve my GPA. I will try self study first, see where that gets me. If that doesn't work I'll look into tutoring!
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JumpySubsequentDolphin
22:07
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22:07
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22:07
THIRTY MINS AWAY FROM DETROIT
babycat
22:10
most of the stuff a tutor will teach you is stuff you can figure out yourself if you’re sufficiently motivated. if you would benefit from some support and structure tutoring can be helpful
babycat
22:13
thanks for the plug dk you’re a sweetie
^^one hundred percent agree
babycat
22:16
texas what made you decide you wanted to go to law school so young? just opportunity cost or something else?
GodsPlanUltimately
22:45
I ust submitted my application on LSAC but why does it say transmitted (still in the active application) and is not in the complete application file?
GodsPlanUltimately
22:45
Freaking out here
babycat
22:46
because you just submitted it. give it like an hour and it’ll go into the complete file
GodsPlanUltimately
22:47
Rationally that's what I thought but irrationally I was like crying throwing up did I mess it up lol
babycat
22:49
Lol you’re all good
GodsPlanUltimately
22:49
I'm assuming then for status checking eventually that the school emails you that information once LSAC finishes processing?
babycat
22:50
Yep
GodsPlanUltimately
22:50
Thank you ╱|、 (˚ˎ 。7 |、˜〵 じしˍ,)ノ
GodsPlanUltimately
22:50
Just stressing because this is my first and only app.
GodsPlanUltimately
22:53
Does the CAS Report send once the school requests it or do I have to send it ?
babycat
23:02
It sends automatically
babycat
23:02
Why only one app?
GodsPlanUltimately
23:06
I'm in a dual degree program that my undergraduate has where if you meet a gpa and percentile you can have your senior year be your L1 ! Cuts off a year of time and money and the partner was my top pick for law anyways. It all just worked out and since it's ED can't really apply anywhere else because the L1 transfers back to complete my degree. :)
babycat
23:14
oh that’s nice! I guess you have a high degree of certainty about the process then
Dkk
0:10
Welcome. About to eat another ghost pepper. @babycat
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