Ferris v. Goodin

JONES, O. B., J.

This is a proceeding brought by the executor and trustee under the will of Elizabeth Zinn, under Sec. 10857 G. C., asking the direction and judgment of the court as to whether the sum of $2,000 should be treated as a gift to Virginia G. Ellard, a sister of said deceased, or as an advancement to be charged against her interest in said estate.

The will of said Elizabeth Zinn was made August 10, 1906, and provided for certain legacies and trusts, dividing the residue of the estate into five equal parts, one of which was given to a brother, one to a sister, and the other shares in…