Young v. Bridges

The probate court has jurisdiction to decree the distribution of Fred’s personal estate and no reasons are shown for the exercise of authority to declare its inheritance in this proceeding. Lisbon District v. Lisbon, 85 N. H. 173. The petition in respect thereto is accordingly dismissed.

The life estates of Fred as Addie’s widower and of Fred’s second wife as his widow in the real estate were not waived for interests in fee. As they have now terminated, they are to be disregarded. Also, Fred’s claim against Addie’s estate, with no effort for about thirty years to enforce it and with no…