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BRODIE v. DeVATZ

Nos. 76-256 and 76-304.

556 S.W.2d 444 (1977)

David C. BRODIE, Executor & Trustee, Etc., Appellants, v. Olive DeVATZ et al., Appellees. Jeffrey STARKEY, an infant, and the unknown issue of Olive DeVatz, Appellant, v. Olive DeVATZ et al., Appellees.

Supreme Court of Kentucky.

October 7, 1977.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

David C. Brodie, Owensboro, pro se.

Mark L. Moseley, Owensboro, for appellant Jeffrey Starkey.

Ronald M. Sullivan, Owensboro, for appellees Olive DeVatz et al.

JONES, Justice.

This appeal involves the interpretation of a provision in the will of Hallie B. Hunt relating to the payment of federal estate taxes, state inheritance taxes, and the expense of administration.

The will was drafted by David C. Brodie on July 31, 1967. By provisions of the will, Brodie was named executor and trustee. Hallie B. Hunt died February 3, 1975, at the age of 86.

Brodie filed an action in the circuit court. He sought a declaration...

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