Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York
Intent of Will Contradicted by Its Language
Is there a precedent to contesting a will on the basis of its intent being reversed by language in the will itself?
Asked on 10/02/98, 6:08 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
William W. Fernandez, Sr., J.D.
Law Ofc. Wm. W. Fernandez, Sr., J.D., Atty. at Law
Will Construction/Interpretation
Q. Is there a precedent to contesting a will on
the basis of its intent being reversed by language
in the will itself?
A. The general rule of construction is that the
last thing said controls and governs. You need to
do research to fully answer this question.
William W. Fernandez
William W. Fernandez, Attorney at Law
250 Panama Road East
Answered on 12/27/98, 2:32 pm
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