Becker v. Kurth

Charles Kurth died in the city of Milwaukee on the 23d day of December, 1916. Ten days before his death he made his will. He left surviving him his widow and four children and one granddaughter, the petitioner, Viola Krueger, the daughter of a deceased daughter, Martha Krueger. At the time of her grandfather’s death, the petitioner was twelve years of age. The decedent left an estate valued'at approximately $15,000, consisting mostly of real estate.

The will was admitted to probate on the 8th day of February, 1917. In the proceeding leading up to the probate of the will, William Churchill,…