In Re Barrows' Estate

This is an appeal from a decree of distribution made by the probate court for the District of Chittenden under the will of Mary L. Barrows, deceased. The appellants are the testamentary trustees of the residuum of the estate for certain charitable purposes. The appellees are R. G. Malhiot and Mrs. S. M. Malhiot, legatees.

The tenth paragraph of the will, under which the question here arises, is as follows: “I direct my executor to sell, within a reasonable time after my decease, my homestead on North Avenue, in said City of Burlington, and to sell such furniture therein as I have not herein…