In re the Construction of the Will of Zernek

Joseph A. Cox, S.

The petitioner herein has made application to this court for construction of article eerst of the decedent’s last will and testament. The pertinent language to be construed reads as follows:

‘ ‘ I direct that approximately eight thousand dollars ($8,000) of my estate after the payment of my debts be devoted to my funeral expenses, including the following which I authorize and direct my executors to incur and pay:

“ a. The funeral expenses of Frank E. Campbell, ‘ The Funeral Church, Inc. ’ * * * or such other funeral director my executors may employ as they deem appropriate, to…