In re the Estate of Mulholland

OPINION OF THE COURT

William J. Regan, S. •

The deceased, John B. Mulholland, died on September 28, 1963, leaving a last will and testament dated October 31, 1961, which will was probated in this court on October 7, 1963. Letters testamentary and letters of trusteeship were issued to petitioner Robert J. Mulholland and to Hilda Mulholland, wife of the deceased, on that date. Testator, at the time of his death, was survived by his wife, Hilda, and four children, Joan Mulholland, Robert J. Mulholland, Donna Ross and Janet Shanahan.

By article IX of his will, testator provided:

“I give and bequeath…