Baily Estate

Taxis, P. J.,

Mifflin W. Baily died on January 2, 1921, survived by a widow, Annie E. Baily, and four daughters, Evelyn W., Elsa J., Mary E. and Lillian B. Baily. His will and its three codicils are of record, and the current dispute principally concerns the validity of certain charitable dispositions made therein.

The will, which was handwritten and dated August 3, 1915, creates life estates for testator’s wife and daughters. At the death of the last of the daughters, the principal of testator’s estate was devised, with certain conditions, to three charities. One-half was given to the First…