Dailey v. Wheat

OPINION

J. CURTISS BROWN, Chief Justice.

This is a will contest.

Ruth Bettes, the testatrix, died on June 12, 1980, in a Houston hospital at the age of 84 years. The will dated June 21, 1978, and a codicil dated March 21, 1979, were filed for probate by proponent, John V. Wheat, attorney and financial adviser of testatrix. Under the terms of the will and codicil, Mrs. Bettes left her estate as follows:

1. Specific cash bequest of $50,000 to Wheat;

2. Specific cash bequest of $40,000 to three servants;

3. Specific cash bequest of $10,000 to Grace Daily, one of the five daughters of Contestant;

4. 10%…