New Mexico Boys Ranch, Inc. v. Hanvey

DECISION

FEDERICI, Justice.

This appeal involves the construction of a will. The trial court held that by will, Mary E. Martin (testatrix) left her entire estate to New Mexico Boys Ranch, Inc. Rosa Hanvey (Hanvey), testatrix’ first cousin, appealed the decision of the trial court. The New Mexico Court of Appeals, 97 N.M. 773, 643 P.2d 859 reversed the trial court, holding that the testatrix died intestate and that Hanvey was entitled to receive her estate. We granted certiorari, reverse the Court of Appeals, and affirm the trial court.

The will in dispute provides as follows:

FIRST: I order and…