Eaton v. MacDonald

This is a bill in equity brought by the testamentary trustees of George E. Townsend for the construction of the will and for instructions relating to the administration of their trust.

The cause is before us upon the appeal of the defendant, Emma Townsend MacDonald.

On August 25, 1953, George E. Townsend executed his last will and testament.

The only clause relating to payment of debts is to be found at the very beginning of the will and reads as follows:

“After the payment of my just debts, funeral charges and expenses of administration, I dispose of my estate as follows:”

Under the first…