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Wyo. Stat. § 2-6-105 (2026)

Rules of construction and intention.

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The intention of a testator as expressed in his will controls
the legal effect of his dispositions. The rules of construction
expressed in the succeeding sections of this article apply
unless a contrary intention is indicated by the will.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 6 cases, 1983–2005 · leading case: In Re Est. of Seader, 2003 WY 119 (Wyo. 2003).
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In Re Est. of Seader, 2003 WY 119 (Wyo. 2003). · cites it 7× “They argue that, even if the anti-lapse statute does not preserve the devise to her, this Court should give effect to Neil's intention, as provided by Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 2-6-105 (Lexis-Nexis 2003): The intention of a testator as expressed in his will controls the legal effect of…”
Douglas v. Newell, 719 P.2d 971 (Wyo. 1986). · cites it 16× “" [4] Section 2-6-105, W.S. 1977: "The intention of a testator as expressed in his will controls the legal effect of his dispositions.”
Matter of Est. of Reed, 672 P.2d 829 (Wyo. 1983). · cites it 3× “II Appellant directs our attention to § 2-6-105, W.S. 1977: "The intention of the testator as expressed in his will controls the legal effect of his dispositions.”
Matter of Est. of Croft, 713 P.2d 782 (Wyo. 1986). · cites it 2× “Section 2-6-105, W.S.1977 (July 1980 Replacement), provides in part that “[t]he intention of a testator as expressed in his will controls the legal effect of his dispositions.”
Baker v. Enis, 114 P.3d 1246 (Wyo. 2005). · cites it 2× “Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 2-6-105 (LexisNexis 2003).”
Buckley v. Holstedt, 672 P.2d 829 (Wyo. 1983). · cites it 3× “II Appellant directs our attention to § 2-6-105, W.S.1977: “The intention of the testator as expressed in his will controls the legal effect of his dispositions.”
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