Mellor v. Bennet

This case involves the construction of the will of Helen Waterman Curtis, whose estate is still in process of administration in the county court of El Paso county.

The will provided, among other things, as follows:

“I. I direct my Executor to pay my just debts and funeral expenses as promptly as possible after my death.

“II. I give and bequeath my personal effects, including clothing, jewels, silverware, furniture and books to my Executor, the First National Bank of Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, Colorado, to be disposed of and distributed according to written instructions addressed to it…