Gilmer v. Gilmer

On September 4, 1926, M. D. Gilmer executed his holographic last will and testament, and died October 29, 1926. The will wa.s promptly probated, and J. W. Gilmer, Jr., the executor named in said will, was promptly appointed as such. In order to fully understand the questions presented- to us for decision, in this case, it is necessary to set out the will verbatim, which is as follows:

“Last Will and Testament of Mathew Devere Gilmer.

“I, Mathew Devere Gilmer, being, in fairly good health and of sound mind, do, of my own free, will and accord, without being influenced by any one, will and direct…