In re the Accounting of Eaton

Testator’s will was executed September 9,1940. He was then in his eightieth year, a widower, living alone save for his housekeeper, claimant, Maude Baird, who continued in his employ to the time of his death on December 15, 1940, in all, a period of nearly three years, working for wages of two or three dollars a week. The proof is that until his fatal illness of between two and three weeks, testator was ‘ ‘ very active. ’ ’ His estate amounted to about $8,500 personalty in addition to his modest home and its furnishings. He had no descendants. By his will he bequeathed his typewriter, sewing…