In re the Estate of McGrattan

William J. Began, S.

This is a will construction proceeding to determine whether an inter vivos trust agreement qualifies as *874a testamentary substitute. The testator, Thomas B. McGrattan, died on July 17, 1971, leaving him surviving his widow, Marcia B. McGrattan, among others. The testator and said widow had been married December 22, 1942, and remained husband and wife until decedent’s death. The last will and testament of the deceased, dated September 28, 1967, was admitted to probate in this court on July 29, 1971, and letters testamentary were issued to Mortimer A. Sullivan, Jr., Esq.

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