In re Appeal of Brown

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Harvey, J.:

This action is to construe the will of Bowen Ross, which, omitting formal parts, provides:

“First. All my just debts and funeral expenses shall first be fully paid.

“Second. I, give, devise and bequeath all the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, of which I may die seized, to my beloved wife, Sue C. Ross, to have, to hold, to her my said wife, as long as *403life doth last, and that she (my said wife) may dispose of the same in any manner and for such purpose as she may deem best.

“Third. I nominate and appoint my…