In re the Will of Mayers

Foley, S.

In this proceeding the widow of the testator seeks a determination as to the validity, construction and effect of the dispositions of property contained in the will and codicil of her husband and the application of section 18 of the Decedent Estate Law.

The widow filed a.notice of election to take against the terms of the will under that section.

The question is a simple one. It is attempted to be magnified by technical arguments urged by counsel for the widow. The testator left no children. Under section 18 he was privileged to set aside absolute bequests and a trust fund for the…