Succession of Jones

BOUTALL, Judge.

The daughter of the decedent sought a declaratory judgment to the effect that a provision in the Will “I wish my estate to be liquidated and reduced to cash * *” is precatory and is of no legal effect. The trial court found that the request was a mandate of the testator to be given full force and effect and the daughter appeals.

The law governing this issue is stated in the Succession of Barry, 250 La. 435, 196 So.2d 265 (La.1967) and we quote 196 So.2d 268:

“[1,2] A testator’s mere wishes and requests are viewed as precatory suggestions which are not binding in law. Succession…