In re Estate of Jeremy

Citations

• 178 Pa. 477
• 35 A. 847
• 1896 Pa. LEXIS 1194

Syllabus

<p>Will — Intestacy—Trust—Estate in fee simple.</p> <p>Testator after making certain bequests, directed by his will as follows: “ Third. I give, devise and bequeath all the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, to my beloved wife for and during her natural life. Fourth. After the death of my wife the estate to be held in trust for my two nieces (naming them) share and share alike. To be held in trust until both are of legal age.” Held, (1) that there was no intestacy under the will; (2) that the nieces took estates in fee simple after the death of the widow.</p>