Myers v. Myers

The question presented is whether, in the probate of a nonintervention will, a petition for an award in lieu of homestead filed under RCW 11.52.010 may be granted if filed subsequent to the closing of the estate and the filing of a certificate of completion under RCW 11.68.010. The court below held the petition and suit to be untimely filed and denied an award. The surviving widow appeals.

William D. Myers died testate on December 7, 1968, leaving surviving the plaintiff, Lucille C. Myers, his widow, and the defendant, Jack D. Myers,, his son. Plaintiff is defendant’s stepmother. Decedent’s…