DENNY, Justice.
The paramount aim in the interpretation of a will is to ascertain, if possible, the intent of the testator, considering the instrument as a whole, and to give effect to such intent, unless contrary to some rule of law or at variance with public policy. Williams v. Rand, 223 N.C. 734, 28 S.E.2d 247; Culbreth v. Caison, 220 N.C. 717, 18 S.E.2d 136; Smith v. Mears, 218 N.C. 193, 10 S.E.2d 659; Williamson v. Cox, 218 N.C. 177, 10 S.E.2d 662; Heyer v. Bulluck...
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