Peoples Bank v. Hoffman

This is a direct appeal from a decree of the circuit court of McLean County, a freehold being involved. A construction of the last will and testament of Jesse E. Hoffman, deceased, is in issue. He was a former probate judge of McLean County and died, on April 10, 1948. His only heirs-at-law are his brother, Frank Hoffman, the appellant, two nieces, the children of a predeceased brother, and two nephews, the children of a predeceased sister.

Before his death Judge Hoffman executed a short will in which he made provision for Myrle R. DeWeese, the youngest sister of his deceased wife. By his will…