In Re Estate of Cocklin
Supreme Court of Iowa
1Opinion of the CourtMitchell, J.
Lewis A. Cocklin died a resident of Griswold, Cass County, Iowa, on August 10, 1940.
He left a surviving spouse but no direct issue and left as his heirs at law his brothers and sisters of whom Fannie Watkins is a sister. She is also the contestant.
From and including September 25, 1939, to and including February 3, 1940, the decedent executed three wills, which will be hereinafter referred to as the September Will, the December Will and the February Will. The December Will was executed in December 1939. The February Will was executed on February 3, 1940. Harvey Cocklin, a nephew of the…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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