Wolcott v. Wolcott

ETHRIDGE, Chief Justice:

This case involves the question of whether a mentally incompetent widow, by her guardian and with approval of the court, can renounce her husband's will after the statutory period for renunciation (six months from date of probate) has expired. We hold that she can, and affirm the decree of the Chancery Court of Madison County.

The pertinent statute is Mississippi Code Annotated section 668 (1956), which provides :

When a husband makes his last will and testament, and does not make satisfactory provision therein for his wife, she may, at any time within six months after…