Bechtel Estate

Marx, P. J.,

This matter comes before us on the petition of Carrie E. Bechtel, widow of Harold F. Bechtel, deceased, asking an interpretation of the provisions of the will of that decedent.

The petition sets forth that the will consists of two documents, in testator’s own handwriting, the early one originally dated May 1, 1950, with that date crossed, and the date of April 30, 1953, imposed. The second writing bore the original date August 11,1952, that date crossed and the date April 30,1953, imposed. The former will is designated a “draft of a new will by Harold F. Bechtel.” The later…