27How a devise without words of limitation is construed

27 How a devise without words of limitation is construed If real property is devised to a person without words of limitation, the devise shall, unless a contrary intention appears in the will, be construed as passing the fee simple or other the whole estate or interest in the real property that the testator has power to dispose of by will. Miscellaneous Part 4 Section 28 R22 23/02/26 Wills Act 1968 Effective: 23/02/26 page 37 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au