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DIVISION 11. CONSTRUCTION OF WILLS, TRUSTS, AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS 21101-21700›PART 1. RULES FOR INTERPRETATION OF INSTRUMENTS 21101-21140›CHAPTER 2. Ascertaining Meaning of Language Used in the Instrument 21120-21122

§ 21121

California Probate Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-03 · California

All parts of an instrument are to be construed in relation to each other and so as, if possible, to form a consistent whole. If the meaning of any part of an instrument is ambiguous or doubtful, it may be explained by any reference to or recital of that part in another part of the instrument.

(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 138, Sec. 29. Effective January 1, 2003.)

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