In re the Estate of Howard

BERANEK, Judge.

Appellant, income beneficiary of certain shares of stock under a will, seeks reversal of an order of the Circuit Court, Probate Division, awarding certain additional shares of stock resulting from a stock split to the residuary legatee. We conclude that the trial court erred in construing the will and reverse.

Harry S. Howard died on March 17, 1976, leaving a will dated January 19, 1970. Article II of the will established a testamentary trust containing 1,000 shares of stock in American Home Products Corporation, with income to testator’s sister for her life, and thereafter the…