In re the Estate of Bailey

Clara Bode Bailey died intestate on March 21,1955, leaving as heirs and distributees her sisters, Louisa Bode (who has since died), Lottie Bode (hereinafter called appellant), and three adult children of a deceased brother. These children are Melba Olson, Grace Simonson and Ivan Bode (hereinafter called respondents), each of whom has a one-ninth interest in the estate. Mrs. Bailey’s estate was appraised as having a gross value of $242,702.43.

Appellant served as special administratrix of the estate from May 2, 1955, until August 1, 1955, when she was succeeded by Messrs. C. A. Graves and J. R.…