In re the Estate of Moore

John D. Bennett, S.

This is a proceeding for the probate of a propounded will and codicil as the last will and testament of the decedent and for a construction of the validity and effect of said codicil.

The propounded instruments will be admitted to probate, it having been established that they were executed in the manner prescribed by section 21 of the Decedent Estate Law, and that at the time of their execution, the decedent was of sound mind and free from restraint.

The question of construction presented seems to be one of first impression. The attorneys for the petitioner have submitted a…