Patrick v. Rankin

Frank Holt. Justice.

Calvin Curtis Patrick died at the age of 84, unmarried and without issue. About one year prior to his death, an attorney prepared a will divising all of Patrick’s property to appellee, Betty Lou Rankin, who was related to Patrick by marriage and had provided care for him since her childhood. Patrick had been totally blind from childhood and was illiterate. The will was signed in the attorney’s office by Patrick with the assistance of Mrs. Rankin. Two witnesses then signed the will pursuant to Ark. Stat. Ann. § 60-403 (Repl. 1971). The court held the will valid.

Appellants,…