Dulles Estate
Superior Court of Pennsylvania
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Hirt, J.,
Charles W. Dulles died testate April 5, 1939 without issue. His widow, Thelma, elected to take against the will. On the audit of the executor’s account one-half of the estate was awarded to her. The fund of |3,827.76 remaining, after the payment of a specific legacy, was awarded to testator’s named trustees. The will imposed a trust on the residuary estate and directed the payment of income therefrom to testator’s wife for life, coupled with the following provision, which gives rise to the question on this appeal: “Fifth...... In the event of the death of my said wife prior…
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