Bragdon v. Worthley

This case comes to us on report. On May 22, 1950, Amelia Shapleigh, by means of an inter vivos indenture of trust, conveyed to Lester M. Bragdon and herself certain assets for the ultimate benefit of a number of persons named therein. She also executed her last will and testament under date of January 8, 1951. She died with this will still in force on March 17, 1952. Under the provisions of the will she bequeathed and devised the residue of her estate to the co-trustee or successor trustee or trustees, under the indenture of trust dated May 22, 1950.

Between May 22, 1950 and the date of her…