Bennett v. Wilson

This action arises out of a series of objections to the probate of the will of the testator, May Crowder. The testator died on August 20, 1970. Her will, dated December 13, 1961, was admitted to probate in Monroe County on December 24, 1970. Letters testamentary were issued to the executor, Chester J. Dillon, on that date.

The will directed the executor to pay the expenses of administration, which specifically included payment of the testator’s just debts, the expenses of her last illness and her funeral, and the taxes resulting from her death. The will further provided that all the testator’s…