In Re Estate of Conover

Tom Glaze, Justice.

This case involves the construction of Kerman Jackson’s will. Kerman Jackson died on March 13,1986, and was survived by four children, Janice Gabriel, Kerman Jackson, Fannie Mobley and Barbara Conover. Barbara Conover suffered from encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) and was dependent on her father before his death. Apparently, for this reason, a trust was provided for Barbara in the residuary clause of Jackson’s will. Barbara Conover was the sole beneficiary of this trust, and her bills were paid out of the trust money by her sister, Fannie Mobley, as trustee and the…