Murphy v. Powers

Plaintiffs seek review of a judgment authorizing final distribution of the estate of Dorothy E. Hayes (testatrix), contending that the trial court misconstrued the residuary clause in heir will. We affirm.

Testatrix executed her will on April 14, 1975. After making several specific bequests and devises, the will provides:

“TENTH: All of the residue of my estate I devise to FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OREGON, IN TRUST, upon the following terms and conditions and for the following uses and purposes, to-wit:

“A. I direct my trustee to pay to my son, DOUGLAS M. HAYES, one-half of the net income of the…