Nebraska Statutes
§ 30-2341 — Rules of construction and intention
Nebraska·Ch. 30 Decedents' Estates; Protection of Persons and Property
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).
Nearby Sections
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§ 30-1001
Repealed. Laws 1974, LB 354, § 316§ 30-1002
Repealed. Laws 1974, LB 354, § 316§ 30-1003
Repealed. Laws 1974, LB 354, § 316§ 30-103.01
Interest of surviving spouse; determination prior to payment of federal or state estate taxes§ 30-104
Dower and curtesy, abolished§ 30-1101
Repealed. Laws 1974, LB 354, § 316