Gilbert v. Gilbert

Melvin Mayfield, Judge.

This is an appeal from an order of the probate court of Sebastian County admitting a lost will of I.D. Gilbert to probate. I.D. Gilbert died on August 6, 1992, survived by his third wife, Mary Gilbert, and his sons, John Gilbert and David Gilbert.

On January 19, 1993, appellant John Gilbert filed a petition for appointment of administrator alleging I.D. Gilbert had died intestate and nominating himself for appointment as administrator of the estate. On February 4, 1993, the chancellor entered an order granting the petition.

On March 8, 1993, appellee David Gilbert filed a…