The intention of a testator as expressed in the testator's will controls the legal effect of the testator's dispositions. The rules of construction expressed in this chapter apply unless a contrary intention is indicated by the will.
N.D. Cent. Code § 30.1-09-03
(2-601) Rules of construction and intention applicable only to wills
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