In Re the Estate of Teubert

MILLER, Chief Justice:

This case involves the validity of a holographic writing made by C.J. Teubert. Two primary questions are presented: (1) whether certain typewritten words render the entire will invalid, and (2) whether the will demonstrates a testamentary intent and an understandable dispositionary plan. The trial court held the will valid and we affirm.

Mr. Teubert died a bachelor with no close relatives. He was shown to be an extremely frugal and shrewd postal employee. During his lifetime he had accumulated assets of approximately three million dollars. He enjoyed good health until…