Burch v. Griffe

Donald L. Corbin, Justice.

This is a probate case involving a surviving spouse’s right to take against his wife’s will. Appellant Versie Burch, the personal representative of the estate of Aileen Griffe, appeals the Pulaski County Probate Court’s order allowing the surviving spouse, Robert Griffe, to elect to take against the will. Appellees in this matter are Robert Griffe’s co-guardians, Bennie Griffe and Douglas Griffe. This appeal presents an issue of first impression, requiring our interpretation of Ark. Code Ann. §§ 28-39-401 to -405 (1987). Our jurisdiction is thus pursuant to Ark. Sup.…