In re the Construction of the Will of Neill

Frankenthaler, S.

This proceeding is brought to construe

the wills of a donor and a donee of a testamentary power of appointment. The applicants also seek a determination of the effect of an inter vivas conveyance of real property by a donee under the original will to the trustees thereunder, prior to the issuance to them of letters of trusteeship in this State.

The donor in her will provided: “ Fourth: I give, devise and bequeath all the residue of my estate * * * to the said Edward M. Neill * * * in trust * * * [for] my said husband Edward M. Neill, during the term of his natural life, and…