Helming v. Forrester

William F. Helming died intestate on the 5th day of December, 1889, without issue, leaving a widow, Minnie O. Helming. His mother, Charlotte Helming, and his brothers, Charles G. Helming and Otto B. Helming, and his sister, Minnie Sill, were his only heirs. His mother died soon thereafter, and her interest descended to the brothers and sister who are the plaintiffs in this action. The widow made application to the county court of Dawson county under the provisions of chapter 57, laws 1889, known as the “Baker Decedent Law,” to have the homestead assigned to her. Action was taken by the court…