Lair v. Schnell

The will of Nancy Ray Lair, who died on September 7, 1934, was admitted to probate on October 18, 1934. In this will she left all her property, excepting clothing, jewelry and household furniture, to her husband, John W. Lair, as trustee. The will provided that the entire net income received from the trust estate should be “paid” to John W. Lair during his life and upon his death the trust estate should go to certain named relatives. Among the provisions of the will are the following:

‘1 This is a trust for maintenance, and I direct that the income from the trust estate be paid to the…