In re Wilson's Estate
Oregon Supreme Court
From Multnomah: George R. Bagley, Judge. In Banc. Statement by Mr. Justice Bean. This controversy involves the proper construction of the will of Richard Wilson, deceased, and arose substantially in the following manner: On March 1, 1912, Richard Wilson made his will, the provisions of which are in effect as follows: By Article First he directed the payment of his funeral expenses and debts; by Article Second he devised and bequeathed to his wife, Esther B. Wilson, his home…
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From Multnomah: George R. Bagley, Judge. In Banc. Statement by Mr. Justice Bean. This controversy involves the proper construction of the will of Richard Wilson, deceased, and arose substantially in the following manner: On March 1, 1912, Richard Wilson made his will, the provisions of which are in effect as follows: By Article First he directed the payment of his funeral expenses and debts; by Article Second he devised and bequeathed to his wife, Esther B. Wilson, his home in the City of Portland, and its contents, and also all the United States government bonds which he might own at the…
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Bean
1. This proceeding is based upon a petition of two of the three executors of the last will and testament of Richard Wilson, deceased, asking the direction of the court in the distribution of the estate under the will. It is shown that the estate is ready for distribution. It is suggested by the appellants that the probate court has no power or jurisdiction to construe the will. In the administration of an estate, of which the County Court has exclusive jurisdiction in the first instance, it is necessary for that court to direct the executors how to proceed, to whom the property in *614their hands…
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