In re Allen’s Estate: 1945

A will is to be interpreted in accordance with the law intended by the testator. In the absence of indications to the contrary, this is presumed to be the law of his domicile at the time when the will is made.

Citations:

[1945] 2 All ER 264

Cited by:

CitedDellar v Zivy and others ChD 9-Oct-2007
Disappointed beneficiaries said they had been told that the deceased would leave certain shares to them. He did not do so, and they said the will had incorrectly interpreted his instructions. The defendants denied that the English court had . .
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Wills and Probate

Updated: 14 May 2022; Ref: scu.259863