In Re Kerckel's Estate

Louise Kerckel departed this life in the month of January, 1932, leaving a last will and testament, executed on December 23, 1926, in which her daughter, Erna Kerckel Ferris, was appointed executrix. She duly qualified and entered upon the performance of her duties as such.

Gus Kerckel, a stepson of the deceased, presented a claim against the estate in the sum of $1,099, due as of April 15, 1899, and interest thereon from that date. The proceedings in the probate court are not in the record, but it appears from the statement of counsel that it was there allowed and an appeal taken by the…