In re the Estate of Knapp

— In a proceeding to determine the validity, construction and effect of a testamentary disposition, the petitioner appeals from a decree of the Surrogate’s Court, Dutchess County (Benson, S.), dated September 21, 1984, which, inter alia, determined that the testamentary provisions contained in article "sixth” of the will of Amalie W. Knapp, deceased, granted the nominated executor the uncontrolled *677power to sell the personal residence of the testatrix, in his discretion.

Decree modified, on the facts, by deleting the word "uncontrolled” from the second decretal paragraph. As so modified, decree…