In Re Will of Engels

To an understanding of the questions involved herein, a chronological statement of the facts seems to be necessary.

Joseph Engels, a resident of LaSalle County, Illinois, died testate on January 13, 1917. The first section of his will orders that all just debts, funeral expenses, and costs of administration of his estate be paid from the money or property of his estate. Section 2 bequeaths all personal property to his wife, Mary Engels. Section 3 devises a life estate in all real estate to his wife. Section 4. provides:

“On the death of my said wife, I give, and devise to my son, H. P. Engels…