Marvick v. Donhowe

Plaintiff is tbe surviving widow of tbe testator, S. J. Marvick. Defendants are bis minoj nieces and nephews, for whom Bert B. Welty was appointed guardian ad litem.

Tbe instrument admitted to probate as tbe last will and testament of S. J. Marvick, deceased, read as follows:

“To whom it may concern: I, S. J. Marvick, being of sound mind do hereby at my death bequeath and give of my worldly possessions to my beloved wife, Cosette Henderson Marvick:

“1st. That part of my estate which tbe laws of Iowa provide for a wife’s equity.

“2nd. Five thousand ($5,000.00) dollars to be divided at my death as…