TAXIS, P. J., December 6, 1962.
There is presented for decision an important question concerning payment of the Pennsylvania inheritance tax. It arises in the following manner:
Marian Keating Johnson died January 6, 1962, leaving a will dated November 15, 1956. She provided that two pecuniary legacies, one of which lapsed, be paid free and clear of all tax. She then directed that her residuary estate be divided into four equal parts:
"Sixth:
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