In Re the Will of Hills
New York Court of Appeals
1Opinion of the CourtLehman, J.
The decedent, by his last will and testament, gave, devised and bequeathed his entire residuary estate to trustees in trust “ to pay over to, or to apply to the maintenance, comfort and support of my wife Louise Bruce Hills during her life, the remaining net rents and income therefrom.” After the death of his said wife the decedent bequeathed $50,000 to the Century Association and the remainder of the trust fund, after all other legacies are paid in full, to the Anna Jacques Hospital of Newburyport, Massachusetts. The testator further directed in his will that “ the provisions herein made for…
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