Estate of Roderick Anderson Rick, Sr. .

ESTATE OF RODERICK * 2023-CA-0391 ANDERSON RICK, SR. * COURT OF APPEAL * FOURTH CIRCUIT * STATE OF LOUISIANA * * ******* TFL LOVE, C. J., DISSENTS WITH REASONS I respectfully dissent. The majority properly notes that in accordance with La. C.C. art. 1611(A), the principal rule courts must follow in determining the interpretation of a testament is that the intent of the testator controls its interpretation. “The function of the court is to determine and carry out the intention of the testator if it can be ascertained from the language of the will.” Carter v. Succession of Carter,

332 So.2d 439,…