A executed a will instituting his heirs and X, his illegitimate child whom he recognized. Before his death, he revoked the will. What is the effect of the revocation of the will?
A)The revocation necessarily carries with it the revocation of the recognition of X.
B)The revocation has no effect on X as the will can be used as an authentic writing as proof of filiation.
C)With the revocation of the will, X has yet to go to court and prove filiation with the use of the will.
D)The will has no favorable effect on X because of its revocation and its non-admission to probate.

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The revocation of a will does not affect the recognition of an illegitimate child contained within it, as such recognition can stand as an authentic writing that serves as proof of filiation, independent of the will's provisions regarding the estate.

A Executed a Will Instituting His Heirs and X, His