Burkett v. Estate of Burkett

Johnson, Presiding Judge.

Rosie Burkett, as the surviving spouse of Milton Burkett, filed a petition for year’s support. An adult child of the decedent filed a caveat to the petition. Following a bench trial, the probate court awarded Rosie Burkett a year’s support, but stated that due to her separate income, estate and benefits, the entire estate should not be set apart to her as year’s support. The trial court awarded her a life estate in the property where she lives, as well as full interest in and to the household furnishings, goods and appliances. She appeals, alleging the trial court…