In re the Construction of the Will of Bancroft

Witmer, S.

The testator died on February 24, 1949, and his will, dated February 11, 1948, was admitted to probate on February 28, 1949. For years prior to his death the testator had owned and operated an unincorporated automobile sales and service business in Rochester, New York, under the name of Bancroft Motors. He designated two of his able and faithful employees as executors and trustees of his will. They qualified but then were permitted to resign, and the petitioner herein was named to succeed them in both capacities. The petitioner took immediate steps to incorporate the business and…