In re the Estate of McGraw

Joseph A. Cox, S.

The executrix in the case at bar has brought this proceeding for the purpose of ascertaining whether a direction against apportionment contained in article First of the will is broad enough to exonerate the intestate share of an after-born child from the payment of her prorata share of estate taxes. The article in question reads as follows: “I direct the payment of my debts, my funeral expenses, and the expenses of administering my estate, as well as all estate, inheritance and succession taxes imposed upon property passing under this Will, property over which I may have a…