Explore early 20th‑century probate law through Philadelphia’s Register of Wills decisions (1901–1904).
This collection presents the most significant cases with clear opinions and notes on appeal outcomes, offering practical insights for legal professionals and students alike.
This volume gathers important probate decisions from the Philadelphia County Register of Wills, with syllabused summaries and indexed references. It focuses on how courts interpret testamentary documents, determine residency for probate, and apply procedural rules to real cases, all drawn from actual proceedings.
- How domicil and place of residence affect where a will can be probated
- Rules and limits on nuncupative (oral) wills made during illness
- Issues around signing at the end of a will and unsigned addenda
- The treatment of lost or missing wills and incorporation by reference
Ideal for readers of legal history and practitioners of estate law seeking historical guidance on probate practice and court reasoning.