In Re the Estate of Williams

— This is an appeal from an order denying, with prejudice, a petition by the surviving spouse for award in lieu of homestead.

Marie E. Williams died intestate February 1, 1947, leaving surviving, her husband, Clarence S. Williams, and a minor daughter, Betty Mae Williams. By order of court, the husband was appointed administrator of the estate.

February 3, 1947, the surviving spouse filed his petition for award in lieu of homestead. The petition alleged that the estate consisted of: household furniture appraised at $500; a 1940 Ford sedan appraised at $800; lot 16, block 24, town of Renton,…