Estate of Hessler
Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco
William Hessler died on September 22, 1894, and on October 18, 1894, Catherine Hessler, Ms widow, was appointed administratrix of Ms estate. An inventory was filed on October 17, 1894, and on November 20, 1894, the widow filed the petitions mentioned in the opinion; subsequently the absent heirs filed objections to the granting of these petitions.
1Opinion of the CourtCoffey, J.
The widow of Wm. Hessler, deceased, presents three petitions in this matter:
First, that certain land described in her petition, with the dwelling-house thereon and appurtenances, be set apart to her as a homestead.
Second, that an allowance of $500 per month be made to her out of said estate for her support pending the administration.
Third, that she be authorized to erect a monument at a cost to the estate of $5,000, and be reimbursed for money already expended by her in the purchase of a burial lot for said deceased in the sum of $280 more.
The heirs of said deceased other than said widow have…
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