A Will shall lapse in any of the following cases: 1. Where the Will is revoked by the testator, provided that this revocation shall be registered on the Register. 2. Where a new Will that contradicts the original Will is registered. 3. Where the testate property is disposed of in a manner that involves transfer of ownership. 4. In the event of death of the beneficiary of the Will during the lifetime of the testator, unless an alternative beneficiary is stated in the Will. 5. In the event of destruction of the testate property, or if it is proven pursuant to a definitive court judgment that the title to the property belongs to another person or where such property is proven to be non-transferable. 6. Where the testator becomes bankrupt during his lifetime, or where the entire testate property is used to satisfy the debts of the Estate. 7. In the event of renunciation of the Will by its beneficiary or his guardian. 8. Where the testator is killed by the beneficiary of the Will; whether that beneficiary has been a principal or accomplice in the murder of the testator, or has caused his death. In any such case, the beneficiary shall have been convicted pursuant to a definitive court judgment.
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