Alabama Statutes

§ 43-8-222 — Controlling Effect of Intention of Testator

Alabama § 43-8-222
JurisdictionAlabama
Title 43Wills and Decedents’ Estates
Ch. 8Probate Code
Art. 8Construction of Wills

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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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