LANHAM v. Howell

J. D. Lanham, an adult resident of Greenwood, Mississippi, died November 21,1947. He had been a prosperous merchant, and a real estate agent, and at the time of his death owned property of the approximate value of half a million dollars. His only heirs at law were nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, all of whom, except one, lived in other states. Less than two years prior to his death, in fact, on February 22, 1946, he executed a last will and testament, making Robert L. Howell his sole beneficiary. This instrument was admitted to probate in common form on November 24, 1947.

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