Estate of Wittman v. Huston

McCORMICK, Justice.

Claimant Socorro G. Simmering appeals the dismissal of her claim against the estate of Emma A. Wittman. We affirm.

Claimant alleged in her claim she is the surviving spouse and sole beneficiary of the estate of Jake Simmering, Jr. (Jake) who died December 11, 1970. She further alleged Jake was sole beneficiary under the will of Emma A. Wittman (Emma) who died February 8, 1972. Emma’s will, dated December 13, 1948, included the following language :

“I give, devise, and bequeath to my beloved friend Jake Simmering Jr., of Louisa County, State of Iowa, all of my property, both…