Cox v. Harrison

STERNBERG, Justice.

This case presents the question of whether the will of a nonresident of Kentucky which was executed in such a manner as to meet Kentucky requirements for execution may be probated in Kentucky so as to pass title to real estate located in Kentucky, even though under Kentucky law the will would have been revoked by reason of the testator’s divorce. KRS 394.095.

The devolution of personal property and real estate is universally recognized by the following quotations:

2 Restatement of the Law, Conflict of Laws 2d, Section 239:

“Validity and Effect of Will of Land— (1) Whether a…