Estate of Brannon

On December 30, 1920, C. M. Brannon made his last will and testament, by which he gave, devised and bequeathed to Jennie Lee Brannon, his wife, and to Mrs. Lillian Brannon, a former wife, his entire estate, real and personal, designating the latter as executrix. The widow appeals from an order and judgment admitting said will to probate and appointing the executrix so designated, and from an order and judgment denying her own petition for letters of administration.

While living with the contestant the decedent executed his will, the material parts of which provided as follows: “I give, bequeath and devise to Jennie L. Brannon, my present wife, in fee simple, all that certain lot, tract or parcel of land,” which they then occupied as a residence. “I give, bequeath and devise to Mrs. Lillian Brannon, my former wife, all the residue of my estate, whether real or personal.” " Should either of the beneficiaries under this my will, object to the probate thereof, or in anywise, directly or indirectly, contest or aid in contesting the same, or any of the provisions thereof, or the distribution of my estate thereunder, then and in that event I annul any bequest herein made to such…