Matter of Estate of Craddock

This is an appeal from an order of the district court admitting to probate a purported holographic will of Oscar W. Craddock, who died on November 22, 1969, survived by one brother and five sisters.

Oscar W. Craddock had resided on his ranch near Ramsey, Montana, located in Silver Bow County, along with his brother, Ralph Craddock and two sisters, Ruby and Myrtle Craddock. Ralph Craddock resided with his brother from 1953 until 1969, performing most of the physical labor on the ranch. Ruby and Myrtle Craddock resided with Oscar from 1960 until 1969, taking care of the household duties.

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