Estate of Kramme

Opinion

BIRD, C. J.

Charles Paul Kramme appeals from a probate court judgment disqualifying him from succeeding to any interest in his wife’s estate. The probate court concluded that Charles had intentionally committed an unlawful act that resulted in his wife’s death and, therefore, Probate Code section 258 precluded him from inheriting from her. Charles contends that Probate Code section 258 applies only to intentional killings. Since the court found that he did not intend to kill his wife, Charles argues he is entitled to succeed to his wife’s estate. This court agrees.

I

The facts of the case…