In Re Estate of Everett

Garfield, J.-

-Fannie M. Everett died in 1945 leaving a will, duly probated, made in 1939, which provides:

‘! Paragraph 2. I will, devise and bequeath to my husband, Ray R. Everett, the sum of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00), said bequest to be in lieu of dower and all statutory rights he may have or claim in and to my estate. ’ ’

Ray, the husband, predeceased testatrix fifteen days. There were no children. Testatrix’ heirs are her six brothers and sisters and two children of a deceased brother. The husband’s heirs are his sister, three brothers, and five nephews and nieces. The question…