SECTION 7. RULES FOR THE INTERPRETATION OF LEGACIES Art. 1611. Intent of testator controls A. The intent of the testator controls the interpretation of his testament. If the language of the testament is clear, its letter is not to be disregarded under the pretext of pursuing its spirit. The following rules for interpretation apply only […]
Art. 1612. Preference for interpretation that gives effect A disposition should be interpreted in a sense in which it can have effect, rather than in one in which it can have none. Acts 1997, No. 1421, §1, eff. July 1, 1999.
Art. 1613. Mistake in identification of object bequeathed If the identification of an object given is unclear or erroneous, the disposition is nonetheless effective if it can be ascertained what object the testator intended to give. If it cannot be ascertained whether a greater or lesser quantity was intended, it must be decided for the […]
Art. 1614. Interpretation as to after-acquired property Absent a clear expression of a contrary intention, testamentary dispositions shall be interpreted to refer to the property that the testator owns at his death. Acts 1997, No. 1421, §1, eff. July 1, 1999.
Art. 1615. Contradictory provisions When a testament contains contradictory provisions, the one written last prevails. Nonetheless, when the testament contains a legacy of a collection or a group of objects and also a legacy of some or all of the same objects, the legacy of some or all of the objects prevails. Acts 1997, No. […]
Art. 1616. Legacy to creditor A legacy to a creditor is not applied toward satisfaction of the debt unless the testator clearly so indicates. Acts 1997, No. 1421, §1, eff. July 1, 1999.
