In Re Denison

This matter comes before the court on a petition filed by the widow of the testator, and Kintzing P. Emmons, one of the two trustees named in the will. The petition seeks the substitution of one Thompson as alternative trustee named in the will in the place and stead of John W. Platten, who is now acting as co-trustee with one of the petitioners. The petition seeks, among other things, the construction of paragraph seven of the will and instructions to the trustees as to their duties thereunder. The paragraph in question, in substance, gives to the widow the right to dispose of one-half of…