Beamer v. Ashby

Parties will be referred to as they appeared in the trial court.

Zora E. Brown died testate on October 16, 1943, without issue, leaving a surviving wife, Lulu L. Brown, who was sole beneficiary under his will. Lula L. Brown died on October 11, 1945. She left a will which left her entire estate (except one diamond ring) to her husband, who predeceased her. The will of Zora E. Brown was probated. The estate consisted of 40 acres of land, in Oklahoma county and approximately $8,000 in cash. This property was jointly acquired during coverture by Zora E. Brown and Lulu L. Brown. The plaintiffs were…