In re the Estate of Haiman

Foley, S.

This is a proceeding for the construction of the will. In general there is presented for determination the effectiveness of certain gifts made to the wife, the question of the intent of the testator to favor her by priority over other beneficiaries, and the question of the abatement of the legacies caused by the deficiency of general assets applicable to funeral, administration expenses and other charges.

The will is inartificially and loosely drawn, but a careful consideration and analysis of its terms and of the condition of the interests of the testator at the time of its execution…