72.
No part rejected if reasonable construction possible.
No part of a will is to be rejected as destitute of meaning if it is possible to
put a reasonable construction upon it.
73.
Interpretation of words repeated in different parts of will.
If the same words occur in different parts of the same will, they must be
taken to have been used everywhere in the same sense, unless there appears
an intention to the contrary.
74.
Testator’s intention to be effected as far as possible.
The intention of the testator is not to be set aside because it cannot take effect
to the full extent, but effect is to be given to it as far as possible.
75.
Last of two inconsistent clauses prevails.
Where two clauses or gifts in a will are irreconcilable, so that they cannot
possibly stand together, the last shall prevail.
76.
Will or bequest void for uncertainty.
A will or bequest not expressive of any definite intention is void for
uncertainty.
77.
Words describing subject refer to property answering description
at testator’s death.
The description contained in a will of property the subject of gift, shall,
unless a contrary intention appears by the will, be deemed to refer to and
comprise the property answering that description at the death of the testator.
78.
Power of appointment executed by general bequest.
Unless a contrary intention appears by the will, a bequest of the estate of the
testator shall be construed to include any property which he or she may have
power to appoint by will to any object he or she may think proper, and shall
operate as an execution of that power; and a bequest of property described
in a general manner shall be construed to include any property to which the
description may extend, which he or she may have power to appoint by will
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