Los Angeles Orphans' Home Society v. Haas

Decedent herein, Katherine Zens, died April 25, 1929, leaving a will dated December 29, 1928, which was duly admitted to probate. At the time of her death, her only heir-at-law was her brother, Ludwig Mueller, a resident of Germany. Subsequently, and prior to the proceeding hereinafter referred to, said Ludwig Mueller died, leaving heirs, all foreign residents. One Lucile McGuire was appointed administratrix of Ludwig Mueller’s estate.

The will of Katherine Zens by its terms provided, among other things, as follows:

‘1 Tenthly. I hereby devise and bequeath all the rest and residue of my estate,…