Miles v. Miles Ex Rel. Estate of Miles

Chandler, Justice:

Georgia Mae Hall Miles (Miles) appeals Circuit Court’s Order holding that she is not an “omitted spouse” under the Will of Decedent, Grady Miles.

We reverse.

FACTS

Decedent executed a Will on October 26, 1989, leaving his then “friend,” Georgia Mae Hall, his automobile and a life estate in his home; the remaining assets were left to his sister and sisters-in-law. Decedent and Miles subsequently married on February 21, 1991. Decedent died on September 21,1991, never having altered the 1989 Will. Miles instituted this action, claiming entitlement to Decedent’s entire estate 1 as…