First National Bank of Morgantown v. McGill

McHUGH, Chief Justice:

This appeal presents us with the opportunity to determine the effect of a general clause in a will for the payment of debts, expenses and estate and inheritance taxes. Believing that the summary judgment granted in this case on this issue was proper, we affirm.

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The testatrix, Georgia S. Wilkinson, died October 14, 1983, a resident of Monongalia County, West Virginia. Her husband predeceased her and she was survived by no children or other lineal descendants. Her will, prepared by an attorney, was executed on May 21, 1980. It provides in the second clause thereof: “I…