In Re Estate of Davis

This is a direct appeal from the final decree of distribution ordered by the probate court for the District of Manchester in the estate of Edward Keyes Davis. The appellant, Joan Davis Steindler, is the daughter and a legatee of the testator. The Probate court granted an allowance of $400.00 a month to the widow for her support under the provision of 14 V.S.A. §404. The controlling question presented by the appeal is whether the widow is entitled to this allowance for her support against the provisions of the will.

Edward Keyes Davis died on November 18, 1961, leaving surviving him his widow,…