In re the Estate of Chapman

Wingate, S.

The present testator attempted the ultra-hazardous undertaking of acting as his own testamentary draftsman, with the usual result that the disposition of the main body of his estate is attacked as invalid. That such attack is justified is self-evident from a perusal of his directions, the only question being as to the extent of such invalidity.

Certain of the next of kin who would not otherwise benefit, contend for total invalidity of the trust erected by the “ sixth ” item. The court cannot concur in their contentions. Their argument is predicated on the fact that the language of…