In Re Estate of Haese

The testatrix, Louise G. Haese, executed the will in question on August 4, 1965. She died on June 4, 1974. The will was admitted to probate on July 19,1974.

This review calls for the construction of the phrase “relative of the testator” as it appears in the present (1973) anti-lapse statute, sec. 853.27. Prior to 1973 the questioned phrase was “child or other relation of the testator.”

The will of the testatrix, Louise G. Haese, provided;

“SEVENTH: I give and bequeath the sum of FIVE THOUSAND ($5000.00) Dollars to LESLIE HAESE, a nephew of my deceased husband, ADOLPH H. HAESE.”

Leslie Haese died…