Greifer's Estate

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Schaefer,

The question here is whether a wife, who killed her husband and was convicted of murder of the first degree, can successfully claim the benefits coming to her under a trust created by him for her benefit. The Orphans’ Court denied her the right to receive anything and from its decision she appeals.

The deceased settlor made a deed of trust covering policies of insurance upon his life. His wife, his parents and a sister were named as beneficiaries. Under its terms, no money would come to the beneficiaries until the settlor’s death. The trust was created December…