In re the Estate of Crampton

Liston F. Coon,

Acting Surrogate. The decedent, Fred M. Crampton died testate in 1953, a resident of Cortland County. His surviving widow, Alice L. Crampton, qualified and was appointed executrix of decedent’s last will and testament. She followed her husband in death in 1964.

Pursuant to paragraph “fourth” of decedent’s will the residue of the estate passed to Alice L. Crampton for and during her natural life, “ with the privilege of using so much of the principal thereof as may be necessary for her proper support and maintenance. ’ ’ After her death the remaining residue passed to Everett M.…