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Wills Act · s 19

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s 19Residuary devises or bequests

Unless a contrary intention appears in the will, any property comprised in any devise or bequest which fails or is void by reason of the death of the devisee or legatee in the lifetime of the testator or by reason of such devise or bequest being contrary to law or otherwise incapable of taking effect, shall be included in the residuary devise or bequest respectively, if any, contained in the will.