North Carolina Statutes
§ 31-41 — Will relates to death of testator
North Carolina § 31-41
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Bluebook
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 31-41 (2026).
Text
Every will shall be construed, with reference to the real and personal estate comprised therein, to speak and take effect as if it had been executed immediately before the death of the testator, unless a contrary intention shall appear by the will.
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Legislative History
(1844, c. 88, s. 3; R.C., c. 119, s. 16; Code, s. 2141; Rev., s. 3141; C.S., s. 4165.)
Nearby Sections
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§ 31-1
Who may make will§ 31-3.2
Kinds of wills§ 31-3.3
Attested written will§ 31-3.4
Holographic will§ 31-3.5
Nuncupative will§ 31-3.6
Seal not required§ 31-32
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North Carolina § 31-41, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/nc/31/31-41.