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In forceEffect of failure of a disposition
Chapter 2Wills
Part 2.3Construction of wills
Division 1General rules about construction of wills
31 Effect of failure of a disposition
(1)
If, and to the extent that, a disposition of property under a will is ineffective wholly or in part, the will takes effect as if the property or undisposed part of the property were part of the residuary estate of the testator.
(2)
This section does not apply if a contrary intention appears in the will.
(3)
In this section—
disposition of property does not include the exercise of a power of appointment.
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