Andrews v. Rentz

470 S.E.2d 669 (1996)

266 Ga. 782

ANDREWS

v.

RENTZ (Two Cases).

Nos. S96A0569, S96A0571.

Supreme Court of Georgia.

May 28, 1996.

Reconsideration Denied June 14, 1996.

Charles LeGette, Jr. and Walton Hardin, Washington, for Andrews.

John P. Wills, Thomson and Ben B. Ross, Lincolnton, for Rentz.

BENHAM, Chief Justice.

This direct appeal involves a will contest. William J. Bignon, Jr. died testate in 1993 at the age of 83. His estate consisted of approximately $150,000 on deposit and two residences valued in excess of $100,000. His first will, executed in 1988, apparently left the bulk of his estate to his…