In Re Estate of Blank

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Parker, C. J.:

This appeal involves the interpretation of a will and a review of rulings made by the trial court with respect to the same subject on appeal from a proceeding instituted in the probate court.

Louise Blank, a long time resident of Altamont, Labette County, Kansas, died testate on April 24, 1954. Her last will and testament was duly admitted to probate in Labette County and ultimately Colene McCarty was appointed and qualified as administratrix de bonis non with will annexed of her estate.

On March 8, 1955, Merrill Blank, a devisee and…