In all cases of revocation, the intent to revoke is necessary. History. — Code 1981, § 53-4-41, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 504, § 10. 369 53-4-41 WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ESTATES This section carries forward the first sentence of former OCGA Sec. 53-2-71. The second section of the former Code section, which provided that an express revocation clause would not act as a revocation if such was not the testator’s intent, is repealed as unnecessary.