Morton v. Flanagan

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Harvey, J.:

This was an action to construe the will of Dora E. Clancy. Omitting the formal opening, the will reads:

“I want Mrs. Lillian Flanagan appointed executrix of this will.

“Now, when all just 'debts are paid and this estate is to be settled, I want all bonds to stand, as far as possible, as they are. There is one insurance policy in the Security Benefit Association and one in the Metropolitan Insurance Company. There is also money in the post office. Mrs. Lillian Flanagan is to have the distributing of this to be held as her own.

“$500 to M. F.…