KELLY, Judge.
In these consolidated appeals, Mary Jo Owens and Monica Clement, the adopted children of Ralph E. Davis, appeal from an order entered on cross-petitions to determine the beneficiaries of their father's estate. On appeal, they argue that the trial court improperly considered extrinsic evidence in interpreting Mr. Davis's will. We agree.
A testator's intent as expressed in his will controls the legal effect of his dispositions. In re Estate...
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