§2-703. Choice of law as to meaning and effect of governing instrument
The meaning and legal effect of a governing instrument is determined by the local law of the state selected in the governing 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. [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