In re the Probate of the Will of Cohrssen

Joseph A. Cox, 8.

In this uncontested probate proceeding a will bearing date December 17, 1952 and a codicil thereto bearing date May 8, 1957 have been offered for probate. The will was executed within this jurisdiction. The codicil, an unwitnessed instrument executed in the German language, was prepared by notary Emil Arndt of Heppemheim, Germany and was executed by testator under his supervision. The proof establishes the due execution of the will. The proof of the codicil is complicated, however, by the circumstance that the original instrument is on file in Germany and under the laws of…