In re the Estate of Stanfield

Delehanty, S.

In this proceeding by the executors to obtain a construction of the will of deceased the sole question presented is whether Federal and State estate taxes are included in the words “ all expenses ” as such words are used in paragraph sixteenth of the will. Decision on the point is necessary because of the finances of the estate. The balance left for distribution, prior to taxes but after payment of debts and all expenses of administration, is sufficient (if taxes are disregarded) to set up in full all of the trusts and to provide in full for all of the outright legacies provided…