"The will of a competent testator, and every part thereof, presumably expresses an intelligible intent, i. e. means something. When the language, in view of all the circumstances, can have but one meaning, there is no room for uncertainty."

"Construction is the method employed to ascertain the intent of the testator, as expressed in the will, when the language used to that end is susceptible, under the circumstances, of more than one meaning. Its sole function is to remove uncertainty regarding testamentary intent." 1

Most of the general principles governing the interpretation and construction of statutes,2 and contracts,3 also apply in the case of wills.