Kettler v. Stephens

DAVIS, Justice.

A will contest. Benjamin H. Stephens executed his last will and testament on October 20, 1960, revoking all prior wills and codicils theretofore made. On August 13, 1963, he executed a written codicil to his last will. He passed on January 7, 1965. The last will and codicil were filed for probate in the County Court of Dallas County by Gertrude David Stephens, who was named as independent executrix, a sister-in-law, on January 7, 1965. Doris M. Kett-ler, a granddaughter, filed a contest in which she alleged that the testator was not of sound mind or memory, or in any respect…