Chloe made a will in 2019 leaving everything to her sister. In 2025 she married Josh in England. She has not made a new will and the 2019 will does not mention an intended marriage. What is the position if she dies now?
In England and Wales a will is revoked by the testator's later marriage or civil partnership unless it was made in contemplation of that marriage (Wills Act 1837 ss18 and 18B). Chloe's will was revoked, so her estate passes under the intestacy rules, which favour Josh. Divorce works differently: it does not revoke the will but treats the former spouse as having died (s18A). Scotland has no rule that marriage revokes a will.
Confusing the effect of marriage (revokes the will) with divorce (former spouse treated as predeceased).
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