Tuttle v. Simpson

GRANT, Justice.

Juanita Tuttle appeals the judgment of the trial court in the probate proceeding involving the will of her deceased husband, Roy J. Tuttle. She is the co-executrix under the will and is the stepmother of Don E. Tuttle and Roy Joe Tuttle, the only children of Roy J. Tuttle. Travis Simpson is a neighbor and business partner of Don E. Tuttle. Gloria Simpson is a co-executrix under the will and was a neighbor of the decedent. All are beneficiaries under the Tuttle will.

Roy J. Tuttle died testate February 13, 1985. Mrs. Tuttle requested the court to construe the will, and in a…