Williamson v. Williamson

H. C. Williamson, a resident of Crittenden County, died intestate in 1952, survived by Ms widow, tbe appellant, and by a minor son, tbe appellee. Tbe decedent’s estate was valued at approximately $350,000, after the payment of debts and administration expenses. Tbe present petition was filed bythe appellant and asks in substance that ber dower and allowances be set aside without any deduction for tbe federal estate tax. Tbe probate court denied tbis request, bolding that the Arkansas apportionment law (Ark. Stats., 1947, § 63-150) requires a widow to bear ber proportionate part of tbe federal…