§2-701. Scope
In the absence of a finding of a contrary intention, the rules of construction in this Part control the construction of a governing instrument. The rules of construction in this Part apply to a governing instrument of any type, except as the application of a particular section is limited by its terms to a specific type or types of provision or governing instrument. [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. F, §1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Article 2: INTESTACY, WILLS AND DONATIVE TRANSFERS
Part 7: RULES OF CONSTRUCTION APPLICABLE TO WILLS AND OTHER GOVERNING INSTRUMENTS
18-C §2-702. Requirement of survival by 120 hours
18-C §2-703. Choice of law as to meaning and effect of governing instrument
18-C §2-704. Power of appointment; compliance with specific reference requirement
18-C §2-705. Class gifts construed to accord with intestate succession; exceptions
18-C §2-707. Survivorship with respect to future interests under terms of trust; substitute takers
18-C §2-709. Per capita at each generation; per stirpes or by representation