Bank of America v. Denham

The probate court determined that a specific bequest to appellant had been adeemed, and entered decree of final distribution accordingly.

The will, drawn by an attorney, was executed April 3, 1959. It bequeathed to appellant, the wife of testatrix’ grandnephew, “the Navarra promissory note on 224 Excelsior Ava*712nue, San Francisco. ’ ’ Other bequests, including one of $200 to appellant’s husband, were made. The residue was left, in equal shares, to nine nieces and nephews.

Appellant and her husband had added a bedroom and bath to their home to accommodate testatrix, who moved there a few days…