In Re Estate of Lewis

This case grows out of objections to the inventory filed in the pending estate of Mary E. Lewis, deceased. But it involves the provisions of her predeceased husband’s will. He died- October 14, 1942.

George D. and Mary E. Lewis left no descendants. Their heirs are in unrelated groups. His will (executed in 1917) contained but three paragraphs other than the usual formal opening, and a closing one nominating her executrix without bond:

“First: It is my will and desire that all my just debts and funeral expenses be first paid out of my estate.

“Second: I will, bequeath and devise all the rest and…