No. The only way for a Will to “expire” is for you to revoke it. Revoking a Will can be accomplished by tearing it up, or by writing a new Will wherein you specifically state that all previous Wills are revoked.
However, although not revoked, a Will may no longer be effective to accomplish what you need and want it to accomplish. Many people make their Will early in life, like just after the birth of their child, with many years passing without the Will being changed to provide for their new, different station in life. Left unchanged prior to your death, your Will will be probated exactly as it is written, which may not be what you want. It is therefore important to revisit every five to ten years the provisions in your Will to make certain your Will provides for everything that is needed for your family.
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