Strickland v. Trust Co. of Ga.

Undercofler, Justice.

This litigation involves the construction of the will of Frank A. Strickland. The testator was survived by his widow and four minor children. His estate is valued at approximately $1,350,000. It consists of approximately 13% real property, 1% tangible personal property and 86% intangible personal property.

This joint appeal by the trustees, the children, unborn grandchildren, and unknown heirs, is from the construction by the trial court of certain items of the will. Held:

1. The trial court held that all of the personal property both tangible and intangible was devised to…