Legal Opinion

Ayres Estate

Pennsylvania Orphans' Court, Philadelphia County

Decided January 7, 1965No. 120Published

1Opinion of the Court

Saylor, J.,

William M. Ayres died April 2, 1905. This trust arises under his will by which he bequeathed his residuary estate in trust upon terms which will be hereinafter considered.

The account has been filed because of the death of Anna A. Hoffman, the life tenant, on November 12, 1963, in consequence of which the trust with respect to the fund now accounted for has terminated in accordance with the trust provisions.

1. Distribution of Principal

A. The issues.

The question is raised as to which nephews and nieces of decedent are entitled to share in the distribution of the principal. This in…

2Cases cited13 opinions

  1. Ashburner's EstateSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1894
  2. Hirsh's Trust EstateSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1939
  3. Lenhart's EstateSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1942
  4. Collins EstateSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1958
  5. England EstateSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1964

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