In Re the Estate of Dillon

The appellant herein, Alice Marie Smith, is the devisee of real property from the estate of her brother, Joe L. Dillon. The respondent, Hazel Fern Dillon, decedent’s wife of 43 years, received her husband’s entire inter est in their community property by reason of a community property agreement. The value of the inheritance contemplated by each party was approximately $25,000.

During the pendency of the probate, Mrs. Dillon petitioned for and was granted an award in lieu of homestead in the amount of $15,000, and a family maintenance allowance of $300 per month. Mrs. Smith is appealing on the…