Alabama Statutes
§ 43-8-222 — Controlling Effect of Intention of Testator
Alabama § 43-8-222
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Bluebook
Ala. Code § 43-8-222 (2026).
Text
The intention of a testator as expressed in his or her will controls the legal effect of his or her dispositions. The rules of construction expressed in the succeeding sections of this article apply unless a contrary intention is indicated by the will.
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Related
Estate of McDonald v. United States
302 F. Supp. 2d 1285 (N.D. Alabama, 2003)
Legislative History
(Acts 1982, No. 82-399, §2-603.)
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Bluebook (online)
Alabama § 43-8-222, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/al/43-8-222.