Meins v. Meins

The only question involved in this case is the construction of the second, third and fourth clauses of the will of Meino Meins, deceased. The testator left an estate of 240 acres of land in Whiteside county, of the value of approximately $30,000, and $800 in cash.

The first clause of the will provides for the payment of debts. The other clauses are as follows :

“Second—After the payment of such funeral expenses and debts, I give, devise and bequeath to my wife, Lizzie Meins, all of my property, both real and personal, which I may die possessed of.

“Third—It is my wish, and I hereby direct, that…