Law speak; please explain

[carlazai]

Just got my nans will and it contains a confusing term which i think i understand but not sure. Can someone explain so i am 100%:

"£xxxxx or a quarter share share in the combined value of the estate which ever shall be greater".

The estate is greater than the cash value listed, does that mean the estate value is available or is it the cash value?

 

[carlazai]

Thanks all, i guessed it was whichever was greatest, in this case the estate. Thanks nan!!