In Re Estate of Holmberg

This is an appeal from an order of the circuit court of Cook County denying probate to an instrument alleged to be the last will and testament of Lillian A. Holmberg, deceased. The case was heard in the circuit court on appeal from an order of the probate court of Cook County refusing to admit the instrument to probate. Part of the estate consisting of realty, a freehold is necessarily involved.

The facts are not in dispute. Born Lillian A. Anderson, decedent entered the home of Charles A. Holmberg at an early age, was reared by him, adopted his name and, upon his death, inherited property…