In re the Estate of Laundree

Savarese, S.

William J. Lanndree purchased United States Savings Bonds, Series E, of the maturity value of $1,950, which he had registered in his name as owner and made payable on his death to his brother. He died on November 17, 1946, intestate and was survived by his widow and a daughter. At his death three of the bonds, of the face value of $150, were in the posses*755sion of Ms brother, the named beneficiary. The remaining bonds were found among his effects and came into the possession of the administratrix, his widow. On her refusal to surrender them decedent’s brother instituted a proceeding…