McCanless v. Clough

In October, 1923, G. J. Clough” died testate. Under the terms of his will he left to his wife all of his estate during her natural life, with, remainder to his children. The will provided that his wife, Mary Clough, should be sole executrix without bond, and provided specifically that no action should be had under the will in the probate court other than proving and recording same and filing an inventory and appraisement and list of claims. The said Mary Clough filed the will for probate, and the children, five in number, filed a contest. A compromise agreement was made whereby the will was…