Testator directed all his debts, legacies and funeral expenses to be paid as soon as conveniently might be after his decease. Afterwards he devoted a particular estate to the payment of his debts, legacies and funeral expenses in aid of his personal estate, and devised the rest of his estates to his children in strict settlement.
Held: nevertheless, that all his real estates were charged with his debts.
Citations:
[1836] EngR 661, (1836) 8 Sim 43, (1836) 59 ER 18
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Wills and Probate
Updated: 17 September 2022; Ref: scu.314993