Maynard's Adm'r v. Maynard

Opinion op the Court by

Stanley, Commissioner—

Reversing.

The case presents the construction of the will of the late W. B. Maynard, who died in December, 1927, in relation to the rights of his widow, and also the question of liability of the executor and subsequent administrator de bonis non with the will annexed, for interest on bequests tardily paid legatees. The material portions of the will are as follows:

“1. I direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid out of my estate as soon as practical after the time of my decease.

“2. I direct that my executor, hereinafter named, shall…