Huff v. Metz

676 So.2d 264 (1996)

In the Matter of the Estate of Vera Agnes HUFF, Deceased: George M. Quin, Attorney-Executor, and John W. Huff

v.

Carole A. METZ.

No. 93-CA-00696-SCT.

Supreme Court of Mississippi.

June 20, 1996.

George M. Quinn, Gulfport, for Appellant.

Richard J. Smith, Miller & Smith, Gulfport, for Appellee.

Before PRATHER, P.J., and BANKS and SMITH, JJ.

PRATHER, Presiding Justice, for the Court:

INTRODUCTION

The issue in this case is whether a testatrix may disregard the survivorship provision of a validly created joint tenancy in real property and, by will, provide for her interest in the joint…