In re the Estate of Perlmutter

Wingate, S.

Two main questions of testamentary interpretation are submitted for determination in this proceeding, and, dependent upon the decision of one of these, there is potentially presented the question of the effect of an agreement purporting to dispose of portions of the estate in a manner differing from that provided in the will.

The testamentary document in question, which was drawn by an attorney, was dated on June 7, 1932, approximately seven months *573prior to testator’s death. The net estate as reflected by the account totals about $110,000 prior to deduction of commissions.

The…