Bob Jones University v. Strandell

ANDERSON, Judge:

Bob Jones University and Roy Barton, the personal representative of the estate of Larry Mitchell Nimmons (“Appellants”), appeal the decision of the Probate Court, later affirmed by the Circuit Court, which held the proceeds of a life insurance policy passed by intestacy to Nimmons’ children. We affirm.

FACTS/PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Nimmons died on September 6, 1997. His will, executed on January 15, 1991, was admitted to probate. In the will, Nimmons nominated the Director of Financial Affairs of Bob Jones University as the personal representative of his estate. Barton, Bob Jones’…