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From THE LEIGH (NE.) WORLD, December 12, 1947-
Following a contested hearing, County Judge Stone entered an order to probate the will of the late John Wenck, of Creston, 68-year-old bachelor and farmer, who bequeathed his entire estate to a friend, Otto Sander, tenant on his farm.
Mr. Wenck died last October 12. His will, executed in 1943, named Sander as his sole devisee and executor. Five relatives- Carl Wenck, of Creston, a brother, Ernest Koch, of Humphrey, and Theodore Koch of Leigh, nephews, Angeline Koch of Leigh and Minnie Hadar of Howells, nieces- joined in contesting the will, on grounds of mental disability and influence.
Estimated value of the estate is $15,000 real estate and $7000 real property. Mr. Sander, as proponent of the will, was represented by Attorneys Walker, Luckey, and Hunter. The contestants were represented by Attorney Arthur Kummer. After Judge Stone announced his decision to admit the will to probate, Mr. Kummer announced the contestants would appeal in district court.[ColfaxDeutschlandPlatte.FBK.FTW]
From THE LEIGH (NE.) WORLD, December 12, 1947-
Following a contested hearing, County Judge Stone entered an order to probate the will of the late John Wenck, of Creston, 68-year-old bachelor and farmer, who bequeathed his entire estate to a friend, Otto Sander, tenant on his farm.
Mr. Wenck died last October 12. His will, executed in 1943, named Sander as his sole devisee and executor. Five relatives- Carl Wenck, of Creston, a brother, Ernest Koch, of Humphrey, and Theodore Koch of Leigh, nephews, Angeline Koch of Leigh and Minnie Hadar of Howells, nieces- joined in contesting the will, on grounds of mental disability and influence.
Estimated value of the estate is $15,000 real estate and $7000 real property. Mr. Sander, as proponent of the will, was represented by Attorneys Walker, Luckey, and Hunter. The contestants were represented by Attorney Arthur Kummer. After Judge Stone announced his decision to admit the will to probate, Mr. Kummer announced the contestants would appeal in district court.
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