Read v. Gee’s Empirical Analysis

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2 state decisions

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1. “[Page 1] Aug 8, 1970 I, Ruth Cole, resident of Paradise, Wise Co. Texas declare this to be my Will. I direct that all my just debts be paid by my Executor, herein after named, as soon after my death as may conveniently be done. 2 After the payments of all my just debts I give, devise and bequeath all of my property and interests of every kind and character and from what-ever source derived to my sister, Laura Freeland, if deceased, to Ruth Gee, her daughter, nephews & nieces, namely Thos. P. Read Jr. Carl Read Jr. W. T. Read Tennessee Sendak, Doris Bogart, Marie Elliott, Iva Ruth Rhodes. 3 I name and appoint, Thos P Read Jr. Independent Executor of this Will and my estate and direct that no bond or other security shall ever be required of him as Executor and that no action ever be required to be taken in the Probate Court relative to my estate except only to probate this will and to file proper inventory and appraisement as may be required by law. [Signed] Ruth Cole [Page 2] 4 Aug 8, 1970 Laura Freeland, if deceased, to Ruth Gee $2,000, — Thos P Read Jr — 200 acres of Johnson place. W. T. Read — 134 acres of Home place. Carl Read Jr — 97 acres bottom land. Tennessee Sendak, Thos P Read Jr. W. T. Read Doris Bogart, equal shares of Savings Bonds. Marie Elliot and Iva Ruth Rhodes $100.— each. House & lots to Thos P. Read Jr. Contents of which are to be divided Among nephews and nieces. Haynes place 65 1/2 acres to be sold for support and expenses as heeded in Hospital or nursing”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Gee v. Read