In re the Estate of Herron

Harry G. Herman, S.

Submitted for probate is an instrument bearing date April 28, 1962, purporting to be the last will and testament of the decedent. It appears on its face to have been validly executed for it contains the signatures of the testator and two subscribing witnesses together with the usual attestation clause reciting therein the elements of due execution.

The testimony of the subscribing witnesses was taken in detail. At the conclusion thereof, all the requirements for proper execution had been unquestionably met save one. Some doubt was raised concerning publication. All the…