Godfrey v. Chandley

The opinion of the court was delivered by This case pertains to the construction of a testamentary trust
established by the decedent Jim Chandley. Chandley died in 1986.
His will was probated and administered in Stevens County District
Court. J. Richard Godfrey was appointed acting trustee in
accordance with the terms of the testamentary trust established
by Chandley's will. Chandley devised substantially all of his property to his wife,
Peggy Chandley. Under the terms of a testamentary trust, he
created a life estate for the benefit of Peggy with the remainder
to pass to named heirs. The trust provision in dispute provides
that the net income of the trust shall be paid to Peggy "as may
be necessary for her support, health and maintenance."