Glaser v. Chicago Title & Trust Co.

This is an appeal from a decree of the circuit court of Cook county. The case involves the construction of certain provisions of the last will and testament of Jacob Franks, deceased. Jacob Franks died on April 18, 1928. He left surviving Flora G. Franks, his widow, Josephine Helene Franks, his daughter, and Jack Morris Franks, his son, as his only heirs-at-law. His will was duly admitted to probate by the probate court of Cook county.

By his will, he first provided for the payment of debts and funeral expenses and the distribution of his household goods and effects. 'Then, after making a…