Baker v. Wright

LAWSON, Justice.

Arthur Z. Wright died September 27, 1949, leaving a will dated November 13, 1946, admitted to probate November 17, 1949, whereon letters testamentary were granted to George H. Wright (a nephew of decedent), the sole executor named in the will.

The first clause of the will consists of directions in regard to payment of debts and funeral expenses and purchase of a suitable monument.

In Items Second through Eighth of the will, specific bequests are made to eight individuals, four of whom are relatives of the deceased. One of the relatives to whom a specific bequest is made is…