Weakley v. Weakley

MOREMEN, Justice.

Mrs. Octavia Weakley died testate, a resident of Nelson County, Kentucky. Her probated will reads:

“This is my last will and testament in my own handwriting. I leave all real estate and personal property to my beloved son, L. M. Weakley, to do with as he sees fit. Then goes to my grandchildren at his death to share alike.

“I want all my just debts and funeral expenses taken care of first.

“Dated this. November 17, 1947, at 10:00 A.M.

“/s/ Mrs. Octavia Weakley.”

In a suit to determine the extent of the estate received by L. M. Weakley under this will, the Chancellor held that he…