Sample Estates and Trusts Legal Memo | Void for vagueness

Sample Estates and Trusts Legal Memo | Void for vagueness

Can a clause in a will be void for vagueness or uncertainty?

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Although there is a general presumption against intestacy, courts will find that clauses in wills are void for uncertainty if they are incapable of finding a meaning. Clauses can also be void for being contrary to public policy in certain circumstances.
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