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Superme Court confirms $1 million Inheritance

SUCCESSION – wills, probate and administration – construction and effect of testamentary dispositions – testamentary note lacking express words of gift to first defendant – construction or rectification of statement that first defendant will “not receive” part of the estate despite indication of intention to benefit first defendant – validity of restraints on alienation – distinction between restraint on alienation by condition subsequent imposed on gift and by terms of trust.

Superme Court confirms $1 million Inheritance

SUCCESSION – wills, probate and administration – construction and effect of testamentary dispositions – testamentary note lacking express words of gift to first defendant – construction or rectification of statement that first defendant will “not receive” part of the estate despite indication of intention to benefit first defendant – validity of restraints on alienation – distinction between restraint on alienation by condition subsequent imposed on gift and by terms of trust.