§ 31-5.1 Revocation of written will
§ 31-5.2 Revocation of nuncupative will
§ 31-5.3 Will not revoked by marriage; dissent from will made prior to marriage
§ 31-5.4 (Effective until March 1, 2024) Revocation by divorce or annulment; revival
§ 31-5.5 After-born or after-adopted child; children born out of wedlock; effect on will
§ 31-5.6 No revocation by subsequent conveyance
§ 31-5.7 Specific provisions for revocation exclusive; effect of changes in circumstances
§ 31-5.8 Revival of revoked will
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Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes > Chapter 31 > Article 2 - Revocation of Will

  • Codicil: An addition, change, or supplement to a will executed with the same formalities required for the will itself.
  • Entitlement: A Federal program or provision of law that requires payments to any person or unit of government that meets the eligibility criteria established by law. Entitlements constitute a binding obligation on the part of the Federal Government, and eligible recipients have legal recourse if the obligation is not fulfilled. Social Security and veterans' compensation and pensions are examples of entitlement programs.
  • Executor: A male person named in a will to carry out the decedent
  • Fiduciary: A trustee, executor, or administrator.
  • following: when used by way of reference to any section of a statute, shall be construed to mean the section next preceding or next following that in which such reference is made; unless when some other section is expressly designated in such reference. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Intestate: Dying without leaving a will.
  • Testator: A male person who leaves a will at death.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.