Legal Opinion
Milton v. McCloskey's Exr.
Court of Appeals of Kentucky
Decided December 13, 1883Published
APPEAL FROM NELSON CIRCUIT COURT.
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Judge Lewis :
In March, 1871, Joseph McCloskey died, leaving a will which was duly proved and recorded and is as follows:
“1. I will that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid.
“2. I will that my wife, Elizabeth McCloskey, shall have, after paying all of my just debts, all the remainder of my estate, both real and personal, to do with as she may think best.
“3. I appoint my wife, Elizabeth McCloskey, and my son, John R. McCloskey, executor and executrix of this my last will with power to sell and convey enough of m3' estate to pay all my just debts, no security to be required…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Drake v. EllmanCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1882