Slavik v. Estate of Slavik

John E. Jennings, Chief Judge.

Mike Slavik died testate on August 21, 1991, in Mountain Home. He was survived by five children and two stepchildren. His will left to each 16% of the assets of his estate, except for a stepdaughter who received 4%. The will named a son, Joseph Slavik, and a stepson, Edward Bishop, as co-executors.

When the proceeds of a $15,000.00 life insurance policy were not included in the inventory of the estate assets, the appellant, William Slavik, filed an objection. The probate judge held that the life insurance proceeds passed outside the will to the named…