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TITLE 18-A: PROBATE CODE
Article 2: INTESTATE SUCCESSION AND WILLS
18-A §2-602. Choice of law as to meaning and effect of wills
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18-A ME Rev Stat § 2-602 (2011 through 125th Legis)
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Part 6: RULES OF CONSTRUCTION
§2-602. Choice of law as to meaning and effect of wills
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 Part 2, the provisions relating to exempt property and allowances described in Part 4 or any other public policy of this State otherwise applicable to the disposition. [1979, c. 540, §1 (NEW).]
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1979, c. 540, §1 (NEW).
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