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Wills Act 2008
44When a will takes effect
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### 44 When a will takes effect
> > (1) A will takes effect, with respect to the property disposed of by the will, as if it had been executed immediately before the death of the testator.
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> > (2) This section does not apply if a contrary intention appears in the will.