In re Haslett

NEWMAN, District Judge.

Samuel D. Haslett, in 1882, made a deed by which he conveyed certain real estate, in consideration of love and affection, to his wife, Georgia Ann Haslett, for life, and after her death to their children. The provision of the deed was that, if it should become necessary or greatly to the advantage of both the holder of the life estate and the remainder interest to do so, the life tenant, Georgia Ann Haslett, was authorized to sell and reinvest in other real estate, and for that purpose she was made trustee for her children. Samuel D. Haslett died, and subsequently…