Ipsen v. Ruess

Testator, J. W. Ruess, a bachelor who lived in West Liberty, died on October 7, 1946, at seventy-two. His will, .dated May 15, 1942, was admitted to probate without objec tion in November 1946. This action to set aside probate- was commenced in June 1947 by eleven nieces and nephews, issue of deceased brothers and sisters of testator.

The will was prepared by attorney J. E. McIntosh of West Liberty. Subject to payment of debts and two other unimportant provisions, the will divides the estate into three equal parts between a nephew, Louis Ruess, a idece, Hazel Romaine Consamus, and (the…