Matthews v. Matthews

SHORES, Justice.

Edmond D. Matthews died testate in 1976. He left the following will:

“STATE OF ALABAMA

“CONECUH COUNTY

“I, Edmond D. Mathews [sic], a resident of Conecuh County, Alabama, being of sound mind and disposing memory do hereby make, publish and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking *257any and all other last wills and codicils heretofore made by me at any time and disposing of all my worldly estate in the manner following:

“ITEM ONE

“I direct my Executrix, hereinafter named, to first pay all of my just debts and funeral expenses, and all taxes due by my estate.

“ITEM…