In Re Thomas' Estate

This case involves the construction of the will of George W. Thomas, who died August 5, 1940. The will was executed many years before, December 29, 1908, at which time the testator was fifty-three years of age. On March 5, 1912, a codicil was added, appointing A. J. Thomas, a brother of the testator, executor. The record does not disclose the nature and extent of testator’s property at the time the will was made. This, however, is, perhaps, of no great importance, since the will speaks as of the time of death. The widow claimed, and was allowed, the right of administering the community…