Wilson v. Graebner
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Saginaw; Gage, J. Carl F. Wilson and another presented to the probate court of Saginaw county for probate an instrument claimed to be the last will of Louisa D. Kohn, deceased, showing certain alterations. ■ Louise Graebner presented the instrument as originally drawn, and a subsequent codicil. On appeal to the circuit court a judgment was entered admitting to probate the altered will and holding the codicil revoked. Contestant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtSteere, J.
This case presents a contest over the will of Louisa D. Kohn, who died on January 20, 1911, aged 83 years, in Saginaw, Mich., leaving an estate valued at approximately $8,000. She had been a widow some 18 years, and during that time had control of, and managed, so far as shown, her own property. Five daughters and two sons survive her, whose ages range from 45 to 58 years. No question is raised as to her mental condition or capacity to dispose of her estate by will. This contention arises from her having first made her will, then a codicil, and then taken steps to change and re-execute the…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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