In re the Estate of Matz

Joseph A. Cox S.

The testator died on July 8, 1946, and his will was admitted to probate in the month following his death. It bequeaths several general legacies, only one of which, a preferred legacy in the sum of $1,000, has been paid. All of the other general legacies, totalling $32,000, are given to charitable and educational institutions. No portion of any of these legacies has been paid. One of the legatees instituted this proceeding to compel payment of its legacy, and the other charities join in the demand for payment, The beneficiaries of trusts created by the *968will and the executors…