Sanchez v. Martinez

OPINI ON

DONNELLY, Judge.

{1} This case poses the question of whether a prior valid will may be revoked by the decedent’s act of signing a nontestamentary written instrument stating that it is his intent to revoke his prior will. For the reasons discussed herein, we conclude that the purported revocation was invalid, and thus, reverse.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL POSTURE

'{2} On June 6, 1984, Jose C. Martinez (the decedent) executed a will appointing his daughter, Cristina Sanchez (Appellant), as his personal representative, and directing, among other things, that certain realty owned by him and located…