In re the Construction of the Will of Stephan
New York Surrogate's Court
1Opinion of the Court
Boylan, S.
This is a proceeding for the construction of the will of decedent insofar as it purports to dispose of his house and land appurtenant thereto; his workshop and likewise land appurtenant thereto; the contents of his house and workshop and a “ Workmen’s Sick and Death Benefit Fund of the United States of America ” death benefit certificate.
•The material portions of the will read as follows: “ In gratitude for tender care in my declining years, and for faithful housekeeping, I bequeath my house to my daughter, Lucy Dawson, to share the same with my son Charles Stephan. My workshop will…
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