In re Shirley Estate

The issue in this case is one of determining the intention of the testator, John M. Shirley, as disclosed by his self-drafted will. We find that it was the design of the testator to benefit the Kearsarge Masonic Associates whether or not the sum found in the list of “borrowings” attached and made a part of the will was in fact collected from his son, Robin Shirley.

In contention is the residuary clause of the testator’s will, providing as follows:

*923Remaining proceeds of my estate to be paid in trust to the children of Robin Shirley, less any sums owed to me by Robin, a list of which is attached…