The Wills and Administration Proceedings (Northern Ireland) Order 1994

Residuary dispositions to carry property comprised in lapsed and void giftsN.I.

19.  Unless a contrary intention appears from the will, if a gift (other than a residuary gift) in a will fails or is void by reason of the death of the intended beneficiary in the lifetime of the testator, by reason of being contrary to law, or otherwise, any property comprised or intended to be comprised in that gift is included in the residuary gift (if any) contained in the will.