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SEPT. 15, 1866.

LITTLE, BROWN & CO.

REDFIELD'S LAW OF WILLS.

Part I.-New Edition.

Embracing also, the Jurisprudence of Insanity; the Effect of Extrinsic Evidence; the Creation and
Construction of Trusts, so far as applicable to Wills; with Forms and Instructions
for Preparing Wills.

By ISAAC F. REDFIELD, LL. D.
8vo., pp. 870. $7 50.

CONTENTS.

Introduction.-Definitions.-The Execution of Wills.-Mental Capacity requisite to execute a Valid Will-Effect of Drunkenness on Testamentary Capacity.-Manner of Execution of Wills.-Revocation of Wills.-Republication of Wills.-Construction of Wills.-Extrinsic Evidence in aid of Construction.-Uncertainty in Wills. -Suggestions to those employed in drawing Wills.-Appendix of Forms.

REDFIELD'S LAW OF WILLS.

Part II.-Just Published.

Embracing Devises, Legacies, and Charitable Trusts, and the Duties of Executors, Administrators, and other Testamentary Trustees.

BY ISAAC F. REDFIELD, LL. D.

8vo., pp. 1070. $8 00.

CONTENTS.

The Probate of Wills.-The Appointment of, and who may be Executors.-The Appointment and duty of Administrators.-The Revocation of Probate.-The Estate of the Executor or Administrator in the Assets of the Estate.-Remedies by the Executor or Administrator.-The Inventory of the Estate.-The Authority of the Personal Representative in Disposing of the Effects.-The Payment of Debts, and the Order in which it shall be done. The Remedies against the Personal Representative.-The Liability of the Executor or Administrator Personally, by reason of his own Acts.-Gifts Mortis Causa.-Legacies and Devises.-Nature and Construction of the same. Charitable Uses and Trusts.-For what Period Income may be Accumulated.-Perpetuities.The Administration and Marshalling of Assets.-Allowances to the Personal Representative, and Final Account. -Duty on Legacies, &c.-Distribution of Personal Estate.

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