Legal Opinion
In Re Nickel's Estate
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided June 14, 1948No. Docket No. 15, Calendar No. 44,016PublishedCited by 21 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBttshnell, C. J.
This will contest involves the sole question of testator William J. Nickel’s competency. On November 28, 1934, when well-advanced in years, he executed a will containing the following:
“First: I will and direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid in full, and that I expressly include as a just debt against my estate, monies which have been sent to me, the exact amount of which I do not know at this time, but which were sent to me by my two nieces, Nellie Adams and Elizabeth Adams of Fortworth, Texas.
“Second: I fully appreciate the services rendered to me and to my sister by my…
2Cases cited17 opinions
- Harvey v. SilberMichigan Supreme Court · 1942
- Gile v. HudnuttMichigan Supreme Court · 1937
- In Re Cottrell's EstateMichigan Supreme Court · 1926
- Sadjak v. Parker-Wolverine Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1937
- Valenti v. MayerMichigan Supreme Court · 1942
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3Cited by21 opinions
- People v. KirtdollMichigan Supreme Court · 1974
- In Re Powers EstateMichigan Supreme Court · 1965
- Ranger, Inc. v. Equitable Life Assur. Soc. Of United StatesCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1952
- In Re Sprenger's EstateMichigan Supreme Court · 1953
- Case v. VearrindyMichigan Supreme Court · 1954
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