Marlar v. Castillo-Ruiz

IRVING, J„

for the Court.

¶ 1. Paul Roland died February 28, 2004, exactly one week after his wife Frances. He left a will that was probated in the Alcorn County Chancery Court. Paul’s children and stepchildren disputed the interpretation of the residuary clause. Chancellor Jacqueline Estes Mask entered summary judgment in favor of Paul’s children. She held the partial residuary gift to Frances lapsed and went to Paul’s children as his heirs-at-law. Paul’s stepchildren appeal, arguing his intent was to divide his estate equally among his children and stepchildren. We find no error in the…