Martin v. McCune

George W. McCune died testate November 11, 1915, leaving surviving eight children and the child of a deceased daughter as his heirs. By his will he named Robert W. Martin trustee, with power to manage his property, collect the income and distribute it among the testator’s heirs, and in his discretion to sell the property and divide the proceeds. The will was duly admitted to probate, and Martin filed his bill in the circuit court of Will county setting forth the will in full, stating the names of the heirs, and requesting the court to appoint him trustee. The decree he requested was entered…