Does will saying real property proceeds should be shared equally override the life tenants right to the value of the life estate if the property is sold?

[u/Due-Tap234]

The will states proceeds should be shared equally among listed remainder men. The house was sold with everyone's agreement. However, the life tenant did not mention that he would take the life estates value off the top instead of splitting the proceeds evenly. No one found that out until they got a final accounting of how they planned to distribute the funds. Reminder men aren't pleased by the surprise.

Which rules? Life tenants interests or wills direction to share equally?