In Re Simson

Hermann Simson died, resident in New Jersey, August 27th, 1934, survived by his mother, his wife, his son Walter and his married daughter Eleanor. He left a will, which contained the following clause (1):

"Whereas, I have been estranged from my wife and children for many years last past, and each of my said children is now of age, and in a position to be self-supporting, I hereby give and bequeath to my wife, Emily Jane Simson, the sum of Ten Thousand ($10,000) Dollars. Said legacy is bequeathed, however, on the express condition that neither my said wife or any of my children shall take steps…