In re the Judicial Settlement of the Account of Clark

Kaufman, S.

In the present proceeding to judicially settle the estate of the above-named testator, the court is asked to construe the will and direct the disposition of the funds and property remaining in the hands of the executor in accordance with such construction. The facts are not controverted and have been stipulated to be as hereinafter set forth.

On August 18, 1919, Jacob M. Hoornbeek executed his last will and testament which, in addition to directing the payment of his debts and funeral expenses and naming an executor, provided as follows:

“ Second. All the rest and residue of my…