Spain v. Spain

As said by Shakp, 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’.” Moose, J., .said in Poindexter v. Trust Co., 258 N.C. 371, 128 S.E. 2d 167: “The intent of the testatrix iis her will and must ibe carried out unless some rule of law forbidis it.”

Testatrix did not “give,” “¡bequeath,” or “devise” 'her property. She “wants” (used .in nine different…