Lorenz v. Janssen

OPINION

Opinion by Justice HINOJOSA.

This is a will construction case. Appellants, John P. Lorenz, James M. Lorenz, Michael J. Lorenz, and Mary Ann Lorenz Benton, appeal from the trial court’s order granting the motion for summary judgment of appellees, Otto Janssen, Jr., Laura Janssen, Ernest G. Schluter, Jr., and Carl Richard Schluter. In two issues, appellants contend the trial court erred in granting the motion. We affirm.

A. BaCkgRound and ProoeduRal History

Henrietta Krueger (“Henrietta”) and her husband, Paul Krueger (“Paul”), executed a joint and mutual will (“Will”) on September 11,…