Nebraska § 30-2341 Rules of construction and intention

Nebraska Statutes

§ 30-2341 — Rules of construction and intention

Nebraska § 30-2341

Ch. 30Decedents' Estates; Protection of Persons and Property

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Bluebook

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 30-2341 (2026).

Text

The intention of a testator as expressed in his will controls the legal effect of his dispositions. The rules of construction expressed in the succeeding sections of this part apply unless a contrary intention is indicated by the will.

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Legislative History

Source: Laws 1974, LB 354, § 63, UPC § 2-603. Annotations: The intention of a testator as expressed in her will controls the legal effect of her dispositions. In re Estate of Akerson, 309 Neb. 470, 960 N.W.2d 719 (2021). The cardinal rule in construing a will is to ascertain and effectuate the testator's intent if such intent is not contrary to the law. In re Estate of Barger, 303 Neb. 817, 931 N.W.2d 660 (2019).