Hostetter v. Estate of Hostetter

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE GUILD

delivered the opinion of the court:

On October 29, 1951, Heber P. Hostetter executed his last will and testament. On January 6, 1953, Mr. Hostetter died, survived by his wife, Florence S. Hostetter; by his sons John L. Hostetter, Scofield R. Hostetter (an incompetent) and Heber P. Hostetter, Jr.; and by his daughter, Marelene Hostetter Evison. On March 2, 1953, Mr. Hostetter’s will was admitted to probate in the circuit court of Carroll County, where the decedent resided and where his real property was located. Letters testamentary were apparently then issued to…