In re the Estate of Vainio

OPINION OF THE COURT

Crew III, J.

On December 22, 1989, Elsa A. Vainio (hereinafter decedent) died, survived by her two sons, respondent Rauli J. Vainio (hereinafter renouncer) and respondent Vaino Vainio (hereinafter Vainio). Paragraph fourth of decedent’s last will and testament, executed on October 17, 1988, directed that one half of decedent’s residuary estate be paid to Vainio and the other half be placed in trust for renouncer. Decedent appointed petitioner trustee and directed that she pay renouncer $100 per month for the remainder of his life. Upon renouncer’s death, the trust proceeds…