Section 43-8-225 Effect of failure of testamentary provisions. - Alabama Statutes

Section 43-8-225

Effect of failure of testamentary provisions.

(a) Except as provided in section 43-8-224 if a devise other than a residuary devise fails for any reason, it becomes a part of the residue.

(b) Except as provided in section 43-8-224 if the residue is devised to two or more persons and the share of one of the residuary devisees fails for any reason, his share passes to the other residuary devisee, or to other residuary devisees in proportion to their interests in the residue.

(Acts 1982, No. 82-399, §2-606.)