Edwards v. Martin

DAVID, J. pro tem.*

Decedent Roy A. Martin, widower, died in Napa State Hospital May 10, 1965. A will signed by him on October 10, 1963, was offered for probate by Bob Lynn Edwards, designated as executor therein. Attorney Edwards, who had probated Mrs. Martin’s will in 1962, and Francis McLaughlin, a bank officer acquainted with Martin in that business capacity only, were the sole legatees named therein. This will was denied probate after a contest brought by Wayne Martin, decedent’s nephew and sole heir at law, who was the sole beneficiary and executor of a 1962 will executed by Roy A.…