Gould v. Phelps

This case involves the construction of a joint and mutual will executed by Gurves and Berna Bair in 1948, which reads:

"We, Gurves F. Bair and Berna M. Bair, being each of sound mind and disposing memory, do make, publish and declare, this, as our joint will and testament.

"We hereby provide that the conditions of this instrument shall in no wise alter or change the condition existing by reason of the fact that all of our property is now so owned that it will pass to the survivor upon the death of either of us and this will is made solely for the purpose of providing for the disposition of our…