Peck v. Eastern Star Homes

On September 23, 1937, Ella M. Henderson died leaving a will executed on June 11, 1937, which provided for a specific legacy of $500 to Bessie M. Peck and bequeathed the residue of the estate to the Eastern Star Homes of California “to be used by the trustees in such manner as may be most beneficial to the Home and its inmates”. The will was admitted to probate and Bessie Peck was appointed executrix of the estate which consists of personal property appraised at $16,229.04. At the request of Leon MeGary, a nephew and one of the heirs-at-law of deceased, the executrix instituted this…