Carey v. Jaynes

OPINION

COMBS, Chief Judge.

Leilani Christy Hale Carey brought an action to establish her right to a one-third interest in the rest, residue, and remainder of the estate of her father, Russell Fletcher Hale. The Madison Circuit Court concluded that Hale did not intend that Carey be a beneficiary under the terms of his will and dismissed the action. We affirm.

On October 3, 2000, Russell Fletcher Hale executed his last will and testament. In an introductory clause, Hale identified Russell Craig Hale and Whitney Suzanna Hale as his two living children. After providing for the payment of taxes and…