In Re Estate of Klages

UHLENHOPP, Justice.

This appeal involves the effect of a prior adjudication that certain provisions of a will are void because of undue influence.

Testator John L. Klages had three children, Karl, Ralph, and Dorothy. He owned considerable real and personal property. On October 1, 1965, he sold and conveyed his farm of 153.25 acres to Karl and Ralph for $49,500. On December 19, 1967, he made a will, the main provisions of which were these. First, he revoked prior wills. Second, he ordered payment of his debts. Third, he directed that any beneficiary who contested the will should receive only…