Pace v. Richmond

This appeal arises out of a contest between the beneficiaries of two formal wills executed by Robert Lee Pace (hereinafter, Mr. Pace or the testator). Mr. Pace died without issue at the age of 81 on May 20, 1981. His estate was valued at more than $190,000.

By will dated April 5, 1968, he named two nephews, Hamilton and Montie Pace (hereinafter, the nephews), as sole beneficiaries of his estate. In a second will dated January 4, 1979, Mr. Pace provided: “I make no bequest whatsoever to my nephews, Hamilton W. Pace and Montie R. Pace, who are able to look after themselves and who have paid…