Ridley v. Shepard

Opinion of the Court

by Van Sant, Commissioner

Affirming.

J. U. Bidley died, testate, in January, 1933, a resident of Henderson county. His wife died, intestate, in January, 1941. His will, probated shortly after his death, recites:

“I, J. U. Ridley, of Henderson, Kentucky, being of sound mind and disposing memory, do hereby make and publish this as my last will and testament, revoking all former wills :

“First: I desire that as soon after my death as possible all my debts and funeral expenses be paid.

“Second: All property of every kind and character that I may own I will, devise and bequeath to…