Holmes Estate

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Eagen,

This is an appeal from a decree below dismissing exceptions to the final account and schedule of distribution of a decedent’s estate.

The single question for determination involves the present ownership of 150 shares of corporate stock.

The facts are as follows:

W. W. Holmes died intestate on June 21, 1961, leaving to survive as heirs at law, his widow, Helen E. Holmes, a brother and a sister. He and his wife lived together in a friendly family relationship for many years right up to the time of his death. No children were born of the marriage.

During decedent’s…