In re the Estate of Branco

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

PETERS, C. J. (Perry, J., dissenting.)

Manuel Branco, late of Laupahoehoe, Hawaii County, died on June 28, 1921, leaving a last will and testament dated March 29 of the same year, in which he nominated the Security Trust Company, Limited, of Hilo, who was then his debtor to the extent of $82,000, executor. The will was admitted to probate in the circuit court of the fourth judicial circuit on August 29, 1921, the Security Trust Company being appointed executor thereof. Letters testamentary were issued to the executor September 1, 1921, upon its filing an approved bond…