In re the Probate of the Will of Bock

William J. Regan, S.

This is a proceeding to determine the right of election of Ruth L. Bock, alleged widow of the decedent, Edward 0. Bock. The decedent died on November 15, 1971. His will of October 8, 1964 made no provision for his alleged wife, Ruth L. Bock. A petition for the probate of said will was filed with this court on February 23, 1972. Decedent left him surviving two daughters and his divorced wife, Ruth L. Bock, who, since about 1968, had been and continues to be confined to a nursing home.

During his lifetime decedent obtained an ex parte judgment and decree of divorce which was…