Legal Opinion
In the Matter of Estate of Stockman
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided December 4, 1990No. 10264-5-IIIPublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtShields, J.
On a petition for declaration of rights in a probate proceeding, the trial court made a determination the real property involved was the separate property of the deceased husband, without taking testimony from the parties involved. The widow, Jo Ann Stockman, appeals. We reverse and remand.
William J. Stockman died testate on January 3, 1986. His wife, Jo Ann, and eldest son, William J. Stockman, Jr., were named copersonal representatives in the will. Together they retained the attorney who had drafted the will to handle the probate administration of the estate.
The will confirmed to Mrs.…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Brouillet v. Cowles Publishing Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1990
- Yesler v. HochstettlerWashington Supreme Court · 1892
- In Re Smith's EstateWashington Supreme Court · 1968
- Fisher v. ClemCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1980
- Lowe v. BellanichCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1986
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3Cited by4 opinions
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