ESTATE OF SCHULTZ

No. 258.

53 Wis.2d 643 (1972)

193 N.W.2d 655

ESTATE OF SCHULTZ: SCHULTZ and another, Appellants, v. MOLEPSKE, Executor, and another, Respondents.

Supreme Court of Wisconsin.

Decided February 1, 1972.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

For the appellants there was a brief by John J. Haka of Stevens Point, and by Genrich, Terwilliger, Wakeen, Piehler & Conway of Wausau, attorneys, and Richard C. Doersch of Wausau of counsel, and oral argument by Mr. Doersch.

For the respondents there was a brief by Bablitch & Molepske of Stevens Point, for Louis C. Molepske, and by Norman L. Wanta of Stevens Point, for Frank Simcakowski, attorneys, and James M. Bablitch of counsel, and oral argument by James M. Bablitch.


HANLEY, J.

Three issues are raised on this appeal:

(1) Was it error to admit Frances' will to probate;

(2) Should letters testamentary have been granted to appellants rather than to respondent Molepske; and

(3) Does the probate court have jurisdiction to grant the relief sought by appellants?

Admission of will.

Appellants' first contention is that the joint will should have...

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