Stephens v. North Carolina National Bank

MORRIS, Judge.

The intent of the testator remains the guiding star in the interpretation of a will. Justice Rodman, in In re Will of Wilson, 260 N.C. 482, 484, 133 S.E. 2d 189, 190 (1963), reiterated this basic rule:

“As said by Sharp, J., in Trust Co. v. Bryant, 258 N.C. 482, 128 S.E. 2d 758: ‘The basic rule of construction, and the refrain of every opinion which seeks to comprehend a testamentary plan is that “[t]he intent of the testator is the polar star that must guide the courts in the interpretation of a will ” ’ Moore, J., said in Poindexter v. Trust Co., 258 N.C. 371, 128 S.E. 2d 167:…