In re the Estate of Baker

Barnes, S.

The decedent was ill and a patient of the Chenango Memorial Hospital for several months before her death. During that time Mr. and Mrs. Henry Breed called upon her frequently and offered their condolence. At that time the dece*478dent had provided for Sarah Breed, wife of Henry Breed, by will, to the extent of $1,000. Shortly before death, the decedent executed a codicil to her will, by which she also bequeathed $500 to respondent Henry Breed, “ in appreciation of the many acts of kindness he has performed for me since the death of my late husband.”

At the time of decedent’s death the…