Davie v. Allen's

Opinion op the Court by

Turner, Commissioner — •

Affirming.

In 1907 John P. Allen, Jr., died, leaving a considerable estate, and by his will designated his wife, Bettie B. Allen, as executrix without bond, and gave to her for life all his property, and at her death the remainder.in fee to his son by a former marriage, Theodore S. Allen.

Bettie B. Allen qualified as executrix and took possession of all the property of John P. Allen, Jr., and so retained possession until her death in July, 1916.

She also left a will wherein she directed that her debts and funeral expenses be first paid, and then…