Richards v. Richards
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Decatur District Court. — Hon. Thos. R Maxwell, Judge. This is a proceeding for the construction of the will ■of Windsor Richards, deceased. It is claimed that the will .gave his widow, Elizabeth, also deceased, an estate in fee-of all his real estate and all his personal property absolutely.
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Appeal from Decatur District Court. — Hon. Thos. R Maxwell, Judge. This is a proceeding for the construction of the will ■of Windsor Richards, deceased. It is claimed that the will .gave his widow, Elizabeth, also deceased, an estate in fee-of all his real estate and all his personal property absolutely. Plaintiffs and defendants are the only heirs at law of Elizabeth Richards who died intestate January 4, 1911; but defendant Mary Richards claims that she is ■entitled to $2,000, either in cash or property, in addition to- her share of the estate as heir of the- .deceased, or under the will of…
1Opinion of the CourtDeemer, J.
The will which is before us for construction reads as follows:
First. It is my will and desire that all my just •debts be paid as soon after my decease as possible.
Second. Subject to the limitations and requirements hereinafter expressed I give, devise and bequeath to my faithful and beloved wife, Elizabeth Richards, all my property, both personal, real estate and mixed, wheresoever situated, to have, to hold and to dispose of as her wants may require or her desires dictate. My desire and wish being that she shall have as full and complete control over said property as I now have; provided,…
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