In re the Estate of Akers

BRIGHTMIRE, Judge.

Three women vie for the legal status of widowhood each claiming to be the common-law wife of the late Robert M. Akers —a prominent 62-year-old Oklahoma City land developer and businessman who died intestate October 18, 1973, leaving a substantial estate. Two of the “wives” — Barbara and Verna — filed separate petitions for letters of administration four days later on October 22, while' the third one— Patty — filed her petition December 5. In the meantime on October 29 the brothers and sisters (Harry Akers, et al) of decedent filed a fourth petition seeking the letters as…