Radley v. Wolland

In her last will and testament, Bernice Light bequeathed to Donald and Virginia Wolland her two residences “and the contents thereof.” Following Light’s death, the executor of Light’s estate sought instructions from the court regarding what should be done about (1) paper certificates representing securities that were found in one of Light’s homes, and (2) payment of the 2005 and 2006 real estate taxes on the residences Light bequeathed to the Wollands. The trial court ruled that the proceeds from Light’s securities would not go to the Wollands and that the Wollands were responsible for paying…