In Re Estate of Stewart

This is a petition for instructions filed in the Grafton County Probate Court relative to distribution upon final settlement of the residue of the estate of J. Ruth Stewart. The will of J. Ruth Stewart left the residue of her estate to Florence M. Coleman, a friend who was unrelated to the testatrix. Florence M. Coleman predeceased the testatrix leaving no issue but survived by four nephews and a niece. The heirs at law of the testatrix were two sisters, a brother, and the daughter of a deceased brother. The will contained the following provision: “And it be understood that Florence M.…