Estate of Johnston

This is an appeal from an order settling the first account current, decreeing preliminary distribution, fixing statutory and extraordinary fees of the executor and the attorney, and interpreting the will of Anna M. Johnston.

Chronology

i. Testatrix died July 14, 1953, leaving a will.

ii. The provisions of her will, insofar as they are pertinent to this appeal, are as follows:

“Seventh: I direct that my farm at HopMnton, Iowa be sold, if this has not been done before my decease, and the proceeds added to the value of my estate. All other assets to be held and administered by the Executor of my…