In re the Estate of Birch

Decedent, John J. Birch, died on August 15, 1970 and his will dated January 4, 1970 was admitted to probate on August 25, 1970. After making a bequest of $1,000 to his son and $500 to another legatee, by the "Fourth” paragraph of his will decedent gave, devised and bequeathed to his wife: "the life use of property located at 26 Washington Avenue, Schenectady, New York, and the contents therein, for her sole use and occupation, and on her death, the said property shall belong to the first reformed church of Schenectady, new york, provided and if the authorities of the said Church shall, within…