Fraternite Franco-Americaine v. Regnier

TAPPAAN, J., pro tem.

Josephine Regnier died April 17, 1928, leaving an estate subject to administration. On December 23, 1927, she had executed an holographic will, which will, after her death, was duly admitted to probate as her last will and testament. This will contained, among other provisions, the following bequest: “I hereby bequeath to the French Orphans of France, one-third of my Estate.” In due course of administration the executrix of her estate presented her final account and petition for distribution. In this petition the executrix alleged that, “one-third of the property on hand…