Holmlund v. La Crosse Trust Co.

In May of 1934, Peter Larson died, leaving a will appointing his widow, Caroline Larson, executrix, and providing:

“Third: I give, devise, and bequeath to my wife, Caroline Larson of Rockland, Wisconsin, all of my property, both real and personal of every kind and nature whatsoever, for her use, benefit, and enjoyment during her lifetime, with full power of sale and of making other disposition thereof, and with the right to use and enjoy the principal, as well as the interest, if she shall have need thereof for her care, comfort, or enjoyment.”

The final judgment assigning the estate of Peter…