Ward v. Sears

Oliver, J.-

-April 2, 1953, Elizabeth M. Johnson signed a will giving “all * * * the property of which I may die possessed and especially Lot 5, in Block 104”, etc. (her home in Keokuk) to defendant, Richard O. Sears, a neighbor to whom she was not related. Mr. Sears was nominated executor without bond. She died April 29. Her estate amounted to at least $25,000, and consisted of her home and $20,000 in bonds and money.

The will was admitted to probate. Later her heirs-at-law, related to her as cousins and second cousins, brought action to set aside the admission of th-e will to prob.ate. The…