Ruth v. First National Bank of Atlanta

Nichols, Justice.

In construing a will the first and foremost rule of construction is to determine the intention of the testator. Code § 113-806. Generally, courts are not limited in construction of a will to a particular item, sentence or clause, but may look to the four corners of the will to ascertain the intention of the testator. See Davant v. Shaw, 206 Ga. 843 (59 SE2d 500); Aiken v. Aiken, 209 Ga. 819 (76 SE2d 481).

Looking at the four corners of the will, the last paragraph of the ninth item cannot be excluded as was done by the trial court, and the intention of the testator must be…