Reynolds v. Baxter

1. Where land has been set apart to a widow as a year’s support for herself and minor children, the widow, without an order from any court, may lawfully sell the property for the purpose of obtaining a support for the beneficiaries thereof, and may lawfully execute a mortgage or security deed upon the property for that purpose. Swain v. Stewart, 98 Ga. 366 (2) (25 S. E. 831); Allen v. Lindsey, 113 Ga. 521 (4) (38 S. E. 975); Anders v. First National Bank, 165 Ga. 682 (4) (142 S. E. 98).

2. Where a year’s support was set apart to a widow and minor children, and the widow, in order to obtain a…