Sardy v. Hodge

Thompson, Justice.

John Wesley Hodge, Jr. died testate on December 4, 1983. Appellant John Sardy claims to be his natural son, born out of wedlock. Appellee Latrelle Hodge is decedent’s widow and executrix of his estate. Decedent duly executed a last will and testament in January 1981, which was probated in solemn form upon his death. Under the terms of the will, a trust was established for the benefit of the decedent’s wife and “children.” Two children were born as issue of the marriage between John and Latrelle Hodge.

In October 1992, Sardy petitioned the Probate Court of Cobb County for a…