Priority of Pecuniary Legacies

[DSAnon]

I am dealing with a Will which leaves multiple pecuniary legacies to various beneficiaries in priority to another. Clause 2 of the Will, which leaves pecuniary legacies to many family members and friends, ends with a direction 'that the legacies in this clause shall be paid in full in priority over any other gifts set out in any subsequent clauses in this my Will'.

Clause 3 of the Will then leaves a large pecuniary legacy to an organisation.

The question being, does the direction in the Will at clause 2 hold weight? We are not sure that the estate will have enough money to pay the clause 3 legacy in full.

Many thanks to anyone who contributes!

[atticus]

I can see no reason why the wording of clause 2 should not "hold weight".

[Hungries007]

Can a pecuniary legacy to beneficiary, but it states if husband predeceases my mother

[PallasAthena]

Hungries007 please start a new thread of your own and give more detail. If you post the full wording someone may be able to advise.