Alabama Code (Last Updated: November 28, 2014) |
Title43 WILLS AND DECEDENTS' ESTATES. |
Chapter8. PROBATE CODE. |
Article8. Construction of Wills. |
§43-8-221. Choice of law as to meaning and effect of wills.
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The meaning and legal effect of a disposition in a will shall be determined by the local law of a particular state selected by the testator in his instrument unless the application of that law is contrary to the provisions relating to the elective share described in sections 43-8-70 through 43-8-75, the provisions relating to exempt property and allowances described in sections 43-8-110 through 43-8-113, or any other public policy of this state otherwise applicable to the disposition.