In Re Estate of Wolfner

Walter H. S. Wolfner, surviving husband of Violet Bidwill Wolfner, deceased, objected to the admission of her will to probate. The probate court of Cook County overruled the objections and admitted the will to probate. The objector appeals directly to this court, a freehold being involved.

The will is dated December 19, i960. It consists of three pages, including the attestation clause. Except for signatures it is entirely in the handwriting of attorney Robert M. Ahern, who also served as one of the two subscribing witnesses. By its provisions a life interest in certain oil wells was…