In re a Construction of the Last Will & Testament of Weiss

Schulz, S.:

The last will and testament of the decedent, after the usual introductory clause and a provision relative to the payment of debts and funeral expenses proceeds, as far as material to the questions involved, as follows:

“ First. To my beloved wife Margaretha Weiss I give, bequeath and devise all my property, real and personal, of whatever name and nature that may be and wheresoever situated and in my possession at the time of my death, to have and to hold, unreservedly, as sole heiress, absolutely and forever.

“ Second. After the death of my said wife the residue of the said property,…