In Re Estate of Pallister

Abbott, C.J.:

Mary Louise Shull appeals the trial court’s denial of intestate distribution of the estate of her grandmother, Minnie Louise Pallister.

Minnie Louise Pallister died on May 7, 1985, leaving two sons (Leland and Lyle Pallister) and one granddaughter (Mary Louise Shull) as her sole heirs. Mary Shull is the daughter of Minnie’s deceased daughter. In July 1958, Minnie executed a joint will with her husband, Glenn, leaving all property to the surviving spouse. Upon the death of the surviving spouse, all property was to go to Leland and Lyle. Glenn died in 1976, and his will was admitted…