In re the Probate of the Will of Yanover

John D. Bennett, S.

A unique fact in this proceeding to probate a destroyed will is the admitted recognition on the part of the decedent and her husband (the petitioner here) that her failure to make a will would affect both of them adversely although like the majority of our decedents, this did not impel her to employ an attorney to draw a will.

“ Q. Mr. Yanover, had you and your wife discussed the making of a will prior to her entering the hospital on December 8th? A. I would say for ten years prior to that we had discussed making a will. Both my accountant and my attorney were both after me,…