Holliday v. Hawkins

Violet Hawkins, the surviving spouse of Owen Hawkins, appeals from the judgment of the trial court which denied her election to take against the will of Owen Hawkins and her claim for exempt property, family allowance, homestead allowance, and rental property proceeds. We affirm.

Violet and Owen were married on January 29,1976. No children were bom of the marriage, however, both had children by previous marriages. On December 18, 1984, each executed a separate will leaving all property to their respective lineal descendants. Neither will was ever revoked. Owen died testate on July 8, 1987, and…