[Solved] A and B are married. B executed a will instituting A as an heir but A was pronounced the guilty spouse in an action for legal separation. What happens to the will after the decree of legal separation?

Q.	A and B are married. B executed a will instituting A as an heir but A was pronounced the guilty spouse in an action for legal separation. What happens to the will after the decree of legal separation?
A.	B can revoke it;
B.	The will is revoked by implication of law;
C.	The will remains valid and A can inherit if the will is admitted to probate;
D.	The heirs can file an action to revoke the will.
Answer» B. The will is revoked by implication of law;

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