Cales v. Dressler

Charles A. Gaines died testate on January 11, 1922, at Minier, Tazewell county, Illinois. His last will was dated September 10, 1921, and its provisions pertinent to this controversy are:

“Second — After the payment of such funeral expenses and debts, I give, devise and bequeath to my beloved wife, Sarah Ann Gaines, all of my property, of whatsoever kind and wherever located, both personal and real estate, to have for her own, to do with as she wishes, — that is, to either keep or. sell, .as she wishes, and spend the proceeds as she may desire.

“Fourth — After the death of my wife, Sarah Ann…