31Effect of failure of a disposition

#### 31 Effect of failure of a disposition 31 Effect of failure of a disposition (cf WPA 22) > > (1) If, and to the extent that, a disposition of property under a will is ineffective wholly or in part, the will takes effect as if the property or undisposed part of the property were part of the residuary estate of the testator. > > > (2) This section does not apply if a contrary intention appears in the will. > > > (3) In this section— > > > > disposition of property does not include the exercise of a power of appointment. > > **s 31:** Am 2007 No 82, Sch 1.23 \[7\].