Beaty v. Stapleton

The following is a copy of the last will and testament of J ames Beaty: “ Article first: I will and bequeath to my beloved wife, A. A. Beaty, during her natural life, all my means and property, personal and real, to use and dispose of according to her own judgment and best interests. Article second : At her death, I will and bequeath the remaining means and property as follows: to the heirs of Sidney Stapleton one half of the remaining estate, the remaining half to be disposed of by my wife, Mrs. A. A. Beaty, according to her own will. Amen. ” The will was duly admitted to probate and record,…