In Re the Estate of Smith

68 Wn.2d 145 (1966)

411 P.2d 879

416 P.2d 124

In the Matter of the Estate of GUY L. SMITH, Deceased.[*]

Nos. 37936, 38020.

The Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc.

March 3, 1966.

WEAVER, J.

This is an action contesting the September 22, 1961 will and the January 30, 1962 codicil of Guy L. Smith, who died May 20, 1963, 16 days before his 80th birthday.

Some 20 individuals are involved. Insofar as we need classify the parties, we designate them (1) contestants, (2) intervenor, and (3) proponents.

The contestants are decedent's sister, two nieces and a grandniece. Under the will they were to receive…