In Re Estate of Murray

George A. Murray died on January 16, 1955. He was survived by his daughter, Rose M. Orwick, his only heir-at-law. On April 16, 1955, Martella Chambers, who was his housekeeper during the last years of his life, filed for probate as his will a written instrument, dated July 24, 1954, that named her sole beneficiary and executrix. Objactions were filed by Mrs. Orwick. Evidence was heard, and the probate court of Cook County refused to admit the instrument to probate. Martella Chambers appealed to the circuit court of Cook County, and that court found that the proffered instrument and the…