In re the Estate of Hamilton

Thomas R. Hadaway, S.

This proceeding has been commenced by Alberta C, Hamilton, one of the coexecutors of the last will and testament of James B. Hamilton, to obtain a construction as to certain provisions of his will relating to the payment of estate taxes. The respondent, Emerson L. Hamilton, is the other executor named in the will.

The decedent died a resident of Orange County on April 23, 1970, leaving a last will and testament which has been duly admitted to probate, in which he gave all of his estate, real and personal, to his wife, Alberta C. Hamilton, with the exception of all his…