In re the Estate of Dewar

OPINION OF THE COURT

Kane, J.

Paragraph "FIRST” of decedent’s last will and testament, dated December 4, 1972, provided as follows: "I direct that all my just debts and funeral and administration expenses be paid. I further direct that all inheritance, estate, transfer, succession and death taxes imposed by any jurisdiction upon property passing under this, my Will, be paid out of my general estate as expenses of the administration thereof, without apportionment as to any legatee.” The remainder of her will made various specific bequests to individuals and charities and left the residuary to…