Section 43-8-222 Controlling effect of intention of testator.

Section 43-8-222

Controlling effect of intention of testator.

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 article apply unless a contrary intention is indicated by the will.

(Acts 1982, No. 82-399, §2-603.)