Hamilton v. Hamilton

Robert L. Brown, Justice.

This case challenges the right of the surviving spouse, appellee Virginia D. Hamilton, to take against her deceased husband’s will. On January 22, 1992, Barrett Hamilton died. He and Virginia Hamilton had been married since 1981. They had separated in May 1990, and Barrett Hamilton had filed for absolute divorce on August 17, 1990. At the time of his death, Barrett Hamilton had two adult daughters by a previous marriage. They are the appellants in this case, Melinda R. Hamilton and Marón M. Hamilton.

Under his will, Barrett Hamilton provided for his wife as follows:(c)…