In Re Estate of Jenkins

The will of Mary A. Jenkins was admitted to probate on the 6th of April, 1922, and the appellant was appointed executor on the 30th of May following. The will, so far as material hereto, after providing for the payment of her debts and funeral expenses, reads as follows:

“2. I give, devise and bequeath, to my. son, Charles R. Jenkins, my home property located in Deep River, Iowa.

“3. I give to my daughter, Lueetta J. Mercer, the sum of $500.”

In the fourth paragraph she names the appellant executor of the will.

It is conceded by all parties concerned that, at the time of her death, Mrs. Jenkins’…