Sanders Estate

O’KICKI, J.,

The issue in this case is whether an interpretation of a provision in the will which provides for a residence in a home can be or should be interpreted to include as an obligation of the estate the payment of utility charges for the continued residence of the beneficiary.

Charles R. Sanders died on November 30, 1973, testate, with an estate valued at approximately $87,000. Harry Sanders, his son, was appointed executor on February 28,1974, the day that the will which serves as the subject matter of this controversy was filed. Marcella Connell, sister of decedent, had lived with her…