In re the Estate of Stewart

Cohalan, S.

The question is whether the will directs a departure from the ordinary rule that general legacies bear interest from one year after issuance of letters. The article of the will that is pertinent provides as follows:

“ Sixth, I direct that all of the foregoing legacies of two thousand dollars ($2,000) and under be paid as soon after my death as there are funds in the hands of my Executors sufficient to pay the same either in full or in equal proportions or percentages. And it is my wish that my estate be closed up and settled within three years from the date of my death, and as soon…