In Re Estate of Lyon
California Supreme Court
APPEAL from a decree of the Superior Court of Sacramento County distributing the estate of a deceased person. Peter J. Shields, Judge. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtHenshaw, J.
This is an appeal by J. J. Bauer from the decree of distribution in the matter of the estate of Martha E. Lyon, deceased. By her will, which was admitted to probate, Martha E. Lyon devised and bequeathed her property, real and personal, one-third each to Frank D. Willey, her nephew, W. H. H. Willey, her brother, and Dr. P. R. Watts. F. D. Willey and Watts were appointed executors without bonds. By deed of date January 11, 1907, Watts conveyed all his interest in the estate to Frank D. Willey. On August 2, 1907, Frank D. Willey, as devisee and as assignee and grantee of Watts, executed a…
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