Estate of Ogden

Good Law
1926 Cal. App. LEXIS 197·78 Cal. App. 412·248 P. 680
Court of Appeal of CaliforniaJune 17, 1926Docket No. 3148.California559 words

Opinion

Lead Opinion

Finch, J.

The last will of the above named decedent, after disposing of certain property, provided as follows: .“I leave all the rest of my estate money in bank— bonds & real estate to my two nephews. E. Ogden Hook & Robert A. Hook the interest to be paid them until they have reached the age of—27—years—at the age of 27, each one is to be given his share—■ ... I appoint my brother G. W. Ogden & my brother in law G. Edward Hook as executors of the estate without bonds—in case of their death I appoint my nephew—Ogden Hook.” In due course of administration the executors named in the will filed their final account and petition for distribution of the estate. A decree was entered distributing certain property in accordance with the terms of the will and then providing as follows: “Unto said G. Edward Hook, as trustee, for the use and benefit of E. Ogden Hook and Robert A. .Hook, nephews of decedent, all of the rest, residue and remainder of said estate, as described herein, and all other property of said estate, whether described herein or not; each of said beneficiaries to receive one-half the interest and revenue derived from the said trust property until he shall reach the age of 27 years;…

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