Legal Opinion

In Re Benolken's Estate

Montana Supreme Court

Decided May 9, 1949No. 8860PublishedCited by 13 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Phoebe Benolken, a widow, died testate, leaving surviving her seven heirs at law. Five children, all adults, and two grandchildren, both minors, constitute her heirs. The grandchildren, appellants herein, are the issue of a predeceased son of testatrix.

The will of testatrix was admitted to probate — the estate was settled and decree of distribution was entered.

The decree distributes one dollar to each of the grandchildren and the rest, residue and remainder of the estate, consisting of both real and personal property situate in Park County, Montana, in equal shares, to the three surviving…

2Cases cited37 opinions

  1. In re Donges's EstateWisconsin Supreme Court · 1899
  2. Allison v. Allison's ExecutorsSupreme Court of Virginia · 1903
  3. In Re Estate of TrickettCalifornia Supreme Court · 1925
  4. In Re the Estate of KurtzCalifornia Supreme Court · 1922
  5. Carroll v. KingMontana Supreme Court · 1921

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3Cited by13 opinions

  1. In Re the Estate of RayNevada Supreme Court · 1952
  2. Robson v. StoltzMontana Supreme Court · 1953
  3. In Re Kay's EstateMontana Supreme Court · 1953
  4. In Re Fell's EstateIdaho Supreme Court · 1950
  5. Matter of Estate of HiltonNew Mexico Court of Appeals · 1982

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