Decree unanimously modified on the law in accordance with the memorandum, and as modified affirmed, without costs.
Memorandum:
We affirm the Surrogate's determination that the decedent did not die intestate as to any of his property and that his distributees have no interest therein. We do not agree however, with the construction of the residuary clause as creating a charitable trust. The most reasonable and natural interpretation of the residuary clause requires...
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