In Re Boardman
Supreme Court of Rhode Island
Case Stated for an opinion of the court under Pub. Stat. R. I. cap. 192, § 23. The last will of George F. Wilson, late of East Providence, as presented for proof before the probate court of that town, is as follows: ■— “ KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS : “ That I, George Francis Wilson, of East Providence, in the State of Rhode Island, being of sound mind and memory, do hereby make and publish my last will and testament in manner and form following, namely: “Item 1st. I…
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Case Stated for an opinion of the court under Pub. Stat. R. I. cap. 192, § 23. The last will of George F. Wilson, late of East Providence, as presented for proof before the probate court of that town, is as follows: ■— “ KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS : “ That I, George Francis Wilson, of East Providence, in the State of Rhode Island, being of sound mind and memory, do hereby make and publish my last will and testament in manner and form following, namely: “Item 1st. I direct my executors hereinafter named, as soon as practicable after my decease, to pay all my lawful debts, including funeral…
1Opinion of the CourtDurfee, C. J.
The case stated shows that the testator, George F. Wilson, died January 19, 1883, leaving a will which was admitted to probate after modification under the statute by compromise between the parties.in interest. Plalsey J. Boardman, of Boston, and Ellery PI. Wilson, a son of the testator, were appointed executors by the will, and have accepted the appointment. The will bears date of January 12,1883, seven days before the testator died. It contains twenty-two items. The first item directs the executors as soon as practicable to pay the debts and funeral expenses, and to erect a monument to the…
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