What is the legal effect of a testator executing a second will when the testator already has an earlier existing valid will?

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The general rule is that a later will revokes an earlier will, unless the later will specifically states that it is not intended to revoke the earlier will. However, if the testator intended for both wills to remain valid, then the two wills are read together to the extent possible, but where there are inconsistencies between the two wills, the later will controls. This is known as the doctrine of republication by codicil. Therefore, choice E is the best answer.

What Is the Legal Effect of a Testator Executing a Second