GroundRules
PROB § 21120
Where this section sits in the code
- Probate Code - PROB
- DIVISION 11. CONSTRUCTION OF WILLS, TRUSTS, AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS [21101. - 21700.]
- PART 1. RULES FOR INTERPRETATION OF INSTRUMENTS [21101. - 21140.]
- CHAPTER 2. Ascertaining Meaning of Language Used in the Instrument [21120. - 21122.]
The words of an instrument are to receive an interpretation that will give every expression some effect, rather than one that will render any of the expressions inoperative. Preference is to be given to an interpretation of an instrument that will prevent intestacy or failure of a transfer, rather than one that will result in an intestacy or failure of a transfer.
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