Beecher v. Hall

Nichols, Justice.

1. Under Code § 113-903 (5) the nieces were the sole heirs at law of the testatrix. Thus, since Item 4 of the will referred to other legal heirs, and since no evidence other than the will itself as to the testatrix’s intention was before the trial court or is before this court, the will alone must be examined to determine if it gives any indication of the testatrix’s intent as to the meaning of “other legal heirs.”

Item 1 directed a Christian-like burial.

Item 2 left the life estate to the named uncle and Item 3 left the remainder interest in such real estate to the named…