Unless a contrary intent is expressly indicated in the will, in a legacy the following words mean a lack or a failure of issue in the lifetime, or at the time of the death of the person, and not an indefinite failure of the person’s issue: (1) 'Die without issue'; (2) 'Die without leaving issue'; or (3) Other words which may imply either a lack or a failure of issue of a person in the person’s lifetime, or at the time of the person’s death, or an indefinite failure of the person’s issue.
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