In Re Hickman's Estate

This is an appeal from an order entered after a hearing upon a final report and petition for distribution.

Sanford W. Hickman, appellant, is the surviving spouse of Helen A. Hickman and executor of her estate. She died testate on May 15, 1950, leaving as heirs her husband and two sisters. Her will was admitted to probate and appellant was appointed executor on July 1, 1950. About a year later (July 6, 1951), he filed an inventory of the estate, in which he listed separate and community' property appraised at $7,210 and $3,234.98, respectively.

On July 31, 1951, appellant filed his election not…