In Re Estate of Hunt

OPINION

GREEN, Justice.

This case involves the proper interpretation of depository language in a will. The issue is whether the will provision is ambiguous, thereby invoking rules of will construction; or whether the will is unambiguous, requiring the Court to give effect to the express language used. The trial court found the will to be “open to two constructions” and construed the intent of the testatrix to award the residuary estate to a charitable organization that was otherwise a lapsed contingent beneficiary. We reverse and render.

Marguerite Hunt states in her will (“the Will”) that her…