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Colorado · Through Colorado Revised Statutes 2026

C.R.S. § 15-11-703: Choice of law as to meaning and effect of governing instrument.

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  1. Title 15 - PROBATE, TRUSTS, AND FIDUCIARIES
  2. Article 11 - Intestate Succession and Wills
  3. Part 7 - RULES OF CONSTRUCTION APPLICABLE TO WILLS AND OTHER GOVERNING INSTRUMENTS

The meaning and legal effect of a governing instrument is determined by the local law of the state selected by the transferor in the governing instrument, unless the application of that law is contrary to the provisions relating to the elective-share described in part 2 of this article, the provisions relating to exempt property and allowances described in part 4 of this article, or any other public policy of this state otherwise applicable to the disposition.

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