Scott v. Thropp

FERREN, Associate Judge:

This case presents one question: the appropriate construction of a last will and testament. Appellants, Wilmer Scott and Miriam S. Utgoff, challenge the trial court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of their cousins, Douglas S. Thropp, Jr. and Miriam S. Thropp (and the corresponding denial of appellants’ cross-motion for summary judgment), in an action for final distribution of the assets of the residuary trust under the will of their grandmother, Miriam D. Thropp. We agree with the trial court’s interpretation of the will and thus affirm the judgment.

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Miriam D.…