Lovett v. Lovett

HEARN, Judge:

Violet Mae Kimble Lovett appeals from the order of the probate judge invalidating a life estate left to her under the will of Thomas Henry Lovett, and denying her the right to a *428statutory elective share of his estate. We affirm in part and reverse in part.

FACTS

Lovett and Appellant were married on May 1, 1983, in Richland County. Prior to their marriage, they had lived together for ten years. Lovett died of a heart attack on October 16, 1994. In his will, he left Appellant a life estate in his home, subject to certain conditions. The will provided:

I hereby give, devise, and…