Scherff v. Silinski

This is a petition by the executor of the will of Erna P. Sievers, who died May 10, 1961, for instructions concerning what portion or portions of the testatrix’s estate should bear the burden of Federal estate taxes and State inheritance taxes. There is no dispute about the facts, which are established by the pleadings. The probate judge reported the case, without decision, for the consideration of the full court.

The testatrix by her will (arts. Second to Twentieth, inclusive) made various devises and bequests, including gifts to each of the café employees mentioned below and to each of the…