In Re Astolas' Estate

This case involves the validity of the last will and testament of Theresa Astolas who died in November, 1932, leaving as her heirs Steve Astolas, a son, and Anna, Steve, and Joseph Astolas, children of Joseph Astolas, a son of Theresa Astolas who died prior to the above date.

Following the death of Theresa Astolas, there was offered for probate an instrument alleged to be her last will and testament and which was purported to have been signed on October 19, 1931, by the deceased with her "mark." When the claimed will was filed in the probate court the following objections were made to its…