Central Wisconsin Trust Co. v. Schumacher

There is no dispute as to the facts. The appeal presents only a question of law. However, a brief statement of the facts is necessary for a correct understanding of the legal principles involved. Sophia C. Esser died testate October 13, 1934. By her will she gave her husband, Wer-ner B. Esser, the use and benefit of her estate for and during his natural life with power to use as much thereof as he saw fit, and whatever remained of the property bequeathed to him at his death to others. The husband was named as executor and duly qualified as such. It appears that in preparing an inventory he…