San Antonio Area Foundation v. Lang

The central issue in this will construction case is whether extrinsic evidence is admissible to construe the term “real property.” The parties filed cross-actions for declaratory judgment seeking to determine whether Ruth Lang’s devise of real property to her niece and nephew (the Langs) includes Ruth’s interest in certain promissory notes and other personal property assets associated with the real property. The probate court rendered final judgment for the San Antonio Area Foundation that: (1) Ruth’s interest in the notes and other personal property is not included within the meaning of the…