In Re the Estate of Kraft

RAWLINGS, Justice.

Testator’s surviving widow filed objections to accounting by executors abating residuary bequest for payment of debts and expenses. Decedent’s children resisted and petitioned for declaratory judgment. Trial court sustained the widow’s objections. Executors and all but two adversely affected children appeal. We reverse.

The instant will, executed June 4, 1965, by Fred W. Kraft, decedent, provides in material part:

“1. I give, devise and bequeath to my wife, Joyce E. Kraft, the Northwest Quarter (¾) of Section 33, Township 94, North, Range 26, West of the 15th P. M., Iowa, and…