Williamson v. Williamson

This appeal poses three questions: Was the procurement of a life and accident policy on his own life, naming as his beneficiary William J. Williamson, the son born after the execution of the will, such a provision for the latter as is contemplated in G.S. 31-45, barring him from participation in his father’s property as heir and distributee?

What estate does Evelyn J. Williamson take under the will; in fee or for life?

What interests in the subject property do the parties respectively have?

1. The first question is answered adversely to appellant’s contention in Sorrell v. Sorrell (1927), 193…