Yancey v. First National Bank & Trust Co.

— Jennie A. Yancey, guardian of the property of Merritt Milton Yancey, a minor, brought this action to establish the rights of her ward in the estate of Kate Gr. Ellis, deceased, who died testate on November 15, 1934.

This litigation involves a construction of the following provision of the will of Kate G-. Ellis:

“Tenth. AH of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, if any, of whatsoever nature and wheresoever situated, I give, devise, and bequeath as follows:

“ (1) One-half (1/2) thereof to the children and grandchildren of the late Charles D. Ellis, of Charles City, Iowa, living at the…