Estate of Oney

Walby Oney, a bachelor, died, leaving no surviving children. He had acquired substantial assets. By his will he left all his property to his three sisters, Laureleen, Lorean and Dorothy, and his brother Earl, share and share alike. Laureleen was named executrix of his estate but declined to serve, and her husband, Fred Getty, the alternate executor, was appointed.

Before Walby died, and while he was ill, he changed two accounts in the Peoples National Bank to joint tenancy with right of survivorship with Laureleen, authorized by RCW 30.20.015. He also changed one account in the Community…