Davis v. Hawkins

Ruffin, Judge.

Rebecca Ferguson, the executrix of Barnie Hawkins’ estate, reached an agreement with Hazel Hawkins, the decedent’s widow, to settle her claim for a year’s support. Ferguson then petitioned the Superior Court of Richmond County for approval of the agreement. The trial court approved the agreement, and Carol Davis and Robert Hawkins, two beneficiaries under the will, appeal. We affirm.

In October 1997, Barnie Hawkins died testate. According to the terms of his will, he bequeathed his house to his widow “for the remainder of her life or until she remarries.” The remainder of the…