Thompson v. Adams

delivered the' opinion of the court:

George Adams, a resident of Cook county, Illinois, died testate on the 24th day of May, 1901. His last will and testament was executed on May 13, 1899, and admitted to probate on June 6', 1901. By that instrument he first directed the payment of his debts and funeral and testamentary expenses, and then made the following provisions:

“Second—And as to all of the residue and remainder of my estate by me owned and possessed at the date of my decease, after the payment therefrom of all my just and legal obligations by me owing at the time of my decease, as fully…