Sophia Miller's Appeal From Probate

This appeal is brought upon the basis of a written contract between the appellant, Sophia Miller, and Thomas M. Barnes, Jr., who, it is alleged, “was then Administrator of the Estate of the deceased Clara E. Barnes and Trustee of certain trusts under the Will dated December 24,1943.” The agreement provided for a cash payment to the appellant and contained a promise that she was to be cared for for the rest of her natural life. The appellant agreed to withdraw her objection to the probate of the will dated December 24, 1943. This agreement was approved by the Probate Court on December 5, 1946.…