Wachovia Bank & Trust Co. v. Lawrence

PARKER, Judge.

In their brief appellants contend:

“The testator’s overall and specific intent as to what is meant by' the phrase ‘all remaining funds’ cannot be definitely nor reasonably ascertained from the terms of the will and is susceptible of several interpretations. Therefore, this phrase must be construed in its limited and technical sense and be restricted to include only money, deposits, notes, bonds and other such intangible personal property.”

We do not agree.

The cardinal principle to be followed in construing every will is to ascertain and give effect to the true intent of the…