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Home→Tags Precatory language

Tag Archives: Precatory language

Testamentary Direction to Employ Wife Was Unenforceable

Posted on December 29, 2024 by Daniel EvansDecember 29, 2024

The Orphans’ Court had jurisdiction in a dispute over a provision in a will directing that the testator’s wife “remain on the payroll” of a corporation he controlled, and the dispute did not become moot by reason of the wife’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Opinions | Tagged Jurisdiction, Mootness, Precatory language, Will interpretation

Interpretations of Directions in Will for Home

Posted on January 21, 2024 by Daniel EvansJanuary 21, 2024

Direction in will that the decedent’s youngest daughter (to whom letters of administration were granted) should provide “shelter” at the decedent’s home for any other child “with no place to live” did not prevent the ejectment of a child who … Continue reading →

Posted in Opinions | Tagged Precatory language, Will interpretation

Declaratory Judgment Interpreting Will

Declaratory judgement entered interpreting handwritten will as granting petitioner a fee simple interest in decedent’s residence, and not a life estate, despite language regarding the sale and distribution of proceeds of sale in the event of petitioner’s death, which were … Continue reading →

Posted in Opinions | Tagged Precatory language, Will interpretation

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