Cranford Trust Co. v. Robus

Henry E. Chubb died February 26th, 1927, leaving a last will and testament duly probated, in which he named his wife, Ida G. Chubb, as executrix. His wife having renounced, the complainant, Cranford Trust Company, was granted letters of administration with the will annexed.

The testator in his will, in the third paragraph thereof provided:

"All the rest, residue and remainder of my property, both real and personal, which remains after the payment of my just debts and funeral expenses, I give, devise and bequeath to my wife, Ida G. Chubb."

Following that paragraph, he provided:

"IV. Should my wife…