In re the Estate of Valentine

Foley, S.

Two separate proceedings were originally brought on, one for the construction of the will and the other for the voluntary accounting of the executrix. The proceedings were consolidated by proper order. The petition for construction prays for a determination as to the meaning and effect of the second and twenty-seventh paragraphs of the will and the disposition of the property intended to be made thereunder by the testatrix. The petitioner is a sister of the testatrix and her sole next of kin and distributee. She is also the sole executrix and a cotrustee under the will. Three…