Trust Co. v. Kenny

Bell, Justice.

The question, for decision in this case is whether, upon the death of a life-tenant on March 21, 1936, taxes for that year should he apportioned as between the remaindermen and the executor of the life-tenant, or whether as between such parties the entire amount is chargeable against the life-estate. John J. Lynch died in 1923, leaving a will in which he bequeathed to his wife, Mrs. Hannah M. Lynch, for life, described real estate in the City of Atlanta, with remainder to relatives designated. Mrs. Hannah M. Lynch, the life-tenant, died on March 21, 1936, leaving a will in which…