Ashley v. Helmick

BY Judge John J. McGrath, Jr.

Facts

Roger T. Ashley, the Executor of the Estate of Helen S. Lam, brought this suit for aid and direction in disposing of the estate’s assets. Named as defendants are the various individuals and entities who could take under the will. The parties in this suit advance three distinct ways in which they believe Articles V and VI of the will should be interpreted.

Article V of the will states:

I grant control of my real property in Harrisonburg, Virginia, to my personal representative for as long as he deems proper. After appropriate use of the property has ended, the…