In re the Estate of Davis

The will made no provision for the widow by reason of an antenuptial agreement whereby decedent and his widow each waived any right in the estate of the other. In this probate proceeding the proponent moved for an order striking, the appearance of the widow and determining that she had no status to file objections. The 'appellant argues that the husband’s failure to disclose the extent of his assets or to make any provision for the wife constitutes overreaching which vitiates the agreement.

If he had given to his intended wife a balance sheet showing his assets and liabilities, no question…