Atkinson v. Van Echaute

Frank Holt, Associate Justice.

On June 20, 1961, Julius Van Ecliaute died testate at 76 years of age. The appellee, Janie Van Echaute, was the testator’s second wife. The appellant, Emily Van Echaute Atkinson, and six other adult children by his first marriage also survive him. Appellant was nominated in the will to serve as executrix. The testator provided in his will that all of his property be sold or converted into cash as soon as possible after his death and that the cash proceeds be divided equally between his wife and his seven children. According to the inventory of his estate, the…