In Matter of the Estate of Lambie v. McMillan (Mich. 10-2-1893)

Francis and Anne Lambie were husband nmd wife, residing in Detroit. Neil McMillan was a nephew of Anne Lambie, and resided with these parties from childhood. In September, 1864, Anne Lambie executed a will, giving all of her property to her husband, Francis Lambie, if he should survive her. Anne Lambie died July 3, 1886. Francis Lambie died on March 3, 1891, having taken no steps to probate this will, though it had been continuously in his possession from the time of Anne’s death. During this period he had possession of her property, which he used as though it were his own. Shortly before his…