Coffman v. Coffman

Citations

• 85 Va. 459
• 2 L.R.A. 848
• 8 S.E. 672
• 1888 Va. LEXIS 56

Syllabus

<p>Wills&emdash;Disposition of property&emdash;Intestacy.&emdash; A “will” is a disposition of one’s property to take effect after his death. An instrument, in form a will and purporting to be a will, and excluding a son of the maker from participation in his estate, yet making no disposition thereof;</p> <p>Held:</p> <p>No will; decedent died intestate, and excluded son is entitled to participate as an heir in the estate.</p>