Will of Walker v. Walker

*265The following opinion was filed May 3, 1927:

Owen, J.

At the time of his death on March 7, 1924, the testator was sixty-three years of age. He had acquired an estate valued in excess of $40,000. He was a farmer, and owned considerable lands in Barron and Douglas counties. For a number of years he had lived near Chetek, in Barron county. During the latter years of his life he lived in Gordon, in Douglas county. He was thrifty and prosperous and a close business man.

During the year 1922 it was apparent not only to himself but to his friends and neighbors that he was in failing health. During that…