In Re Francis Estate

The record in the instant case discloses that Raymond J. Francis was, at the time of his death on August 19, 1955, a resident of Macomb county. He left as his heirs the widow, Rhoda M. Francis, a son, George A. Francis, and a daughter, Marie Brohl. On August 27, 1954, he had executed a will, in accordance with which all of his estate not required for certain specific legacies was directed to be given in equal shares to the widow, his son, and the daughter. It is not disputed that this will was properly executed.

Under date of August 22, 1955, a petition was filed in the probate court of the…