First National Bank v. Somers

George E. Somers died December 15th, 1915, leaving a will dated June 3d, 1905, and two codicils dated July 11th, 1907, and October 30th, 1915. The second paragraph of the will creates a trust fund of $20,000 for Jennie S. Rawlins, testator’s adopted daughter; by paragraph third the testator gave to his wife, Fannie E. Somers, absolutely, one half of all his remaining estate, less $6,000. By paragraph fourth, he gave to his wife “the use, income, and improvement of all the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, during her natural life.” Paragraph fifth of the will…