In re the Estate of Walsh

Wingate, S.

So far as the decided cases in this State disclose, the question at bar is one of first impression. On May 19, 1932, the testator executed a rather elaborate and carefully drawn will, by the terms of which substantially his entire estate was erected into a number of trusts.

The “ seventh ” item read: “ I nominate and appoint William J. Martin to be the sole executor of this my last will and testament and trustee of the trusts herein created and request and direct that he shall not be required to give a bond or other security for the performance of any duties under this Will.”

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