Mahlman v. Kratzer

Whether the will of Don E. Mahlman was properly executed is the issue in this proceeding. Upon appeal from the county court, a jury rendered an advisory verdict for contestant and the trial court thereafter entered findings of fact and conclusions of law to the same effect and a judgment denying admission of the will to probate. Proponent appeals.

Deceased was a 47-year-old bachelor on June 5, 1954, the date the will bears. His mother, who died in 1958, was not mentioned in the will. Contestant Orval Mahlman is a brother and only surviving heir. The will made him a bequest of $100 and gave the…