Schoenthal v. Swebakken

Claimant, Marie A. Schoenthal, was the principal beneficiary and proponent of an instrument offered for probate as the will of B. 0. Swebakken, deceased, in the District Court of Allamakee County.

Before the will was probated, his heirs-at-law, and his stepchildren, who were the principal beneficiaries under a previous will, filed objections to the admission of the will.

Shortly thereafter the attorneys for the contestants and for *1360Mrs. Schoenthal entered into’ negotiations for settlement of the contest and of any claims of any of the parties against the estate.

They entered into a written…