In Re Hoffman's Estate

Boyles, J.. The only question here is whether a certain instrument alleged to be the last will and testament of one Ella Hoffman has been revoked. More precisely the question is whether the writing claimed to be a revocation of the will was procured by undue influence. The will itself is not otherwise in question.

On September 16, 1939, the testatrix, Ella Hoffman, executed her last will and testament leaving all her property to Henry Wade Hoffman, proponent, and appellant herein (hereinafter called Wade Hoffman), naming him as executor. He is the only grandson of the testatrix and also the…