If a person has made two or more wills, the most recent valid will generally takes priority over an earlier will, provided it was made voluntarily and the person had the required mental capacity at the time of making it. A later will may also expressly revoke the earlier will.
However, if the two wills contain conflicting provisions, the situation may require legal examination. The court may consider factors such as the dates of the wills, the testator’s mental capacity, signatures, witnesses, execution requirements, and whether there was any fraud, coercion, or undue influence.
If the later will is found to be invalid, the earlier valid will may remain effective. If both wills are disputed, the beneficiaries or legal heirs may need to approach the appropriate court for probate or other appropriate legal proceedings, depending on the circumstances and applicable law.
Therefore, having two wills does not automatically mean that both will operate together. Generally, the latest valid will governs the distribution of the deceased person's estate, while earlier inconsistent provisions are superseded.
