In Re the Estate of Becklund

Tillie Becklund, a childless widow, died in April 1970. She was survived by one brother, Gustaf Karls-son; several nieces and nephews, the children of her three deceased sisters; a brother-in-law and sisters-in-law. Her will, executed in 1958, is outlined as follows:

Elsie Swanson, named as executrix, petitioned for probate of the will and for her appointment. The petition noted that page 3 had been tom from the original and requested a hearing to determine whether the will should be admitted with page 3 removed or restored. At the original hearing, it was stipulated that the will should be…