Schwab v. Schwab

STAKELY, Justice.

Jonas Schwab died testate in Jefferson County on October 17, 1942. He left surviving him his widow, Leah S. Schwab, his daughter Meta S. Abrams and his son Herold J. Schwab, all being over the age of twenty-one years. The decedent’s will was probated on October 21, 1942 and on that date Herold J. Schwab was appointed executor of the will and is now acting as such.

After making several special bequests the will contained the following provision. “Item 5: It is my Will and I so direct that all the rest and residue of my estate, both real and personal shall decend to my beloved…