Ellsworth v. Arkansas Natl. Bk., Trustee

The decision of this case turns upon the proper construction of the will of Mrs. Alice Kemp-ner Blumenstiel, who died in March, 1935, and that duty will he performed when we have ascertained the testatrix’s intention in making it. The will reads as follows:

“I, Alice K. Blumenstiel of the city of Hot Springs, and state of Arkansas, hereby make, publish and declare this my last will and testament.

“1st. I direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid as soon as it can be conveniently done after my decease. •

“2nd. I give and bequeath to my daughter my home in Hot Springs, Arkansas,…