Department of Public Welfare v. Meek

Opinion' of the Court by-

Chief Justice Clay

Reversing.

A. Mims, a resident of Catlettsburg, died, leaving the following will and codicil:

“Catlettsburg, Ky.

“Dee. 2nd, 1909

“I, A. Mims of Catlettsburg, hereby make this my last will and- Testament—

“First: I direct that,my just debts be paid by my Executrix as soon after my death as can be paid conveniently. My wife shall have all my personal and .real property except the following—

“First Exception: My brother Jno. M. Mims shall have twenty-five hundred dollars($2500) set aside for his benefit, same to be placed in hands of his brother T. Mims or in…