Estate of Etchart v. Nelson

The appellant, Lois Lucille Cable, filed a caveat in 1970 seeking to establish her right to inherit from the deceased, John Joseph Etchart, in contravention of his Last Will and Testament. She claims to be decedent’s illegitimate daughter and as such his only child and sole heir. Pursuant to 1965 Perm. Supp., C.R.S. 1963, 153-5-34, the issue of heirship was severed and tried apart from the issues relating to the validity of the will. See 1965 Perm. Supp., C.R.S. 1963, 153-5-33. Thus the only issue before us is whether the appellant has *144standing to file a caveat and contest the will. The trial…