Read v. Read

This proceeding arose on a petition by the guardian of the minor son of the testator praying for a construction of the will. The petition names the heirs at law of the deceased, including his widow, and states that the testator made no provision for any of his children but devised his entire estate to his wife; that the ward of the petitioner was born several years after the execution of the *498will. The court was asked to determine whether the ward was entitled to a share in the estate. The court found and adjudged that it was apparent from the will of the deceased that it was his intention…