In re the Estate of Williams
California Supreme Court
Appeal from an order of the Superior Court of the city and county of San Francisco confirming a sale of real property of an estate. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtSharpstein, J.
By the terms of the last will of Thomas H. Williams, all his property was devised to his executor, George E. Williams, in trust, for the payment of debts of the estate, and to distribute the remainder among various devisees.
In item 9 of the will, the testator declares: “That no confusion may arise in reference to title to any property *184of my estate, I hereby desire that all the property of which I die the owner .... vest absolutely in my executor herein appointed, .... said executor to hold said property, and every part thereof, in trust for the uses and purposes in this will mentioned, and…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- In re Estate of DelaneyCalifornia Supreme Court · 1874
3Cited by7 opinions
- Thornagel v. PforrCalifornia Supreme Court · 1904
- Blair v. HazzardCalifornia Supreme Court · 1910
- Huntoon v. Southern Trust & Commerce BankCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1930
- Bennalack v. RichardsCalifornia Supreme Court · 1897
- In re Williams' EstateCalifornia Supreme Court · 1893
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