Ellerbeck v. Haws

CROCKETT, Justice.

Is the following an absolute will?

“Sept. 29, 1951

“To whom it may concern:

“Being in the Holy Cross Hospital from digestive and other troubles, in the event I do not survive, Mrs. Ruth Clayton Haws is to take total charge of my home and such little business as may exist there. Further, she is to have my complete portion of the estate left by my father, namely Witton W. Ellerbeck.

“Ben B Ellerbeck

“P.S. I appoint Mrs. Ruth Clayton Haws to serve as executrix without bond.

“B. B. Ellerbeck” (Emphasis ours.)

*231The will was entirely written, dated, and signed by the hand of the testator…