Estate of Howe

The decedent, George E. Howe, and appellant, Myra B. Howe, were married in July, 1932. George E. Howe died testate on December 5, 1944, the appraised value of the estate being in excess of $400,000. The inventories, however, failed to disclose what portions of the estate were separate and community property. On March 28, 1947, appellant filed a petition to determine heirship; the executor, on appellant’s demand, furnished certain facts and figures bearing on the issue of community and separate property, but filed no pleading or other response to appellant’s petition.

On July 15,1947, a…