In Re Adams' Estate

This was a proceeding to determine heirship. William Adams died intestate on September 27, 1918, in France while serving in the United States Army. The only property involved is the residue of the proceeds of a government insurance policy. Payments thereunder were made to his brother, during his lifetime, who was the beneficiary in the policy. A substantial residue of the insurance remained after the death of the brother, which is payable to the heirs of William Adams. Adams left surviving him brothers, sisters and the children of the deceased brother. His mother survived him but died prior…