In re the Estate of Sneden

Delehanty, S.

The fourth paragraph of the will of deceased provides: “I charge upon my said residuary estate an annuity in favor of my niece Ann Mary Smith, now residing in Marion, State of Pennsylvania, and I direct the payment by said residuary legatees (each one-half part of said residuary estate contributing equally) of the yearly sum of Five thousand Dollars ($5,000) during the life of my said niece Ann Mary Smith.”

Nothing in this text defers the vesting nor attaches any condition to the vesting of the legacy. ' There is no provision in the will for forfeiture or for gift over if the…