Brennan's Estate

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Kephart,

May 22, 1933:

Winifred Brennan, the testatrix, was an aged maiden woman. She had supported herself, working as housekeeper, for nearly fifty years, and had accumulated a substantial fortune. On her retirement, she lived alone until somewhat enfeebled, when she stayed with relatives and friends until her death. By her will, after minor bequests to relatives and for masses, she gave the residue of her estate to Thomas Kennedy, the husband of her niece. Thomas P. Brennan, a nephew of testatrix, being dissatisfied with his aunt’s will, challenged its validity on the…