In Re the Estate of Berman

This is an appeal from an order of the Probate Court of DuPage County, Illinois, which construed Article II of decedent’s will as constituting a general legacy and ordering the executor of the estate to distribute to Fred Kohler, as guardian of decedent’s minor children, certain jewelry which was selected by them in part payment of the minor children’s award which has been fixed by the court.

The principal issue on this appeal is whether Article II of the decedent’s will, which reads as follows: “2. I give all of my tangible personal property, such as clothing, jewelry, personal effects,…