In case of doubt, a will shall be interpreted in conformity with the presumed intention of the testator as resulting from the will itself and other circumstances.
Civil Code
2015 English source edition · Current applicability not established.
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Article 769
Interpretation · Preserved transcription; page attribution imported from the source collection. Verify against the original.
However, where the terms of the will are clear, they may not be departed from to seek by means of interpretation the true intention of the testator.