Hillis v. Wilson

Wilson made application for letters of guardianship for two of the minor children of William Hillis. The petition of Wilson represents, among other things, that John Hillis, the executor, has perhaps, the full control of the personal estate of said wards; which will amount to not less, perhaps, than 3,000 dollars for each heir.”

The executor appeared and filed an answer, averring, among other things, that “by the last will of said William Hillis, said executor has given to him the custody and care of said children, their education, and of their estate, and said will is herewith shown to the…