In Re Estate of Arney

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Parker, J.:

This is an appeal from a judgment admitting a will to probate.

On February 24, 1951, Henry M. Arney, a bachelor and resident of Washington county, died testate leaving as his surviving heirs the persons whose names appear in the title of this action, all of whom, except Gladys Belding, his niece, were his brothers and sisters.

Omitting its introductory and concluding paragraphs the decedent’s will, which was executed on January 6, 1951, provides:

“1. I do direct my Executor to pay all my just debts and funeral expenses as soon after my death as…