Pittard v. Pittard

Gunter, Justice.

This is an appeal from a judgment construing a will. The trial court held that the property of the testator that was vested as a life estate in two of the testator’s daughters could be sold for their maintenance and support. The appellants are remaindermen seeking reversal. We affirm the judgment below.

The testator’s will was probated in 1924. Item Two of the will provided that the testator’s widow would have a life estate in his property with the power to "use or dispose of in any way she may see fit, if it becomes necessary for her maintenance or support.” It gave her the…