Martin v. Summers

Koehler, Judge.

On January 11, 1994, the Last Will and Testament of Frank D. Martin (“testator”), who died December 1, 1993, was admitted to probate in the Clinton County Probate Court. On February 3, 1994, plaintiff-appellant, Nancy V. Martin, filed a complaint seeking the trial court’s direction and judgment as to a proper construction of Items III and V of the will.

Testator is survived by appellant, who was his spouse. Testator had only one child, Richard Martin. Richard Martin was adopted by testator, but was neither the natural nor adoptive son of appellant. Testator survived his son…