In Re Estate of Van Duser

This is an appeal from an order of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court granting the motion of appellee, Ethel Van Duser, to apportion payment of Federal estate taxes.

The facts giving rise to the motion are these: Eva Van Duser died intestate. Her gross probate estate consisted of approximately $25,000 in personal property and $40,000 in real estate. Her only two heirs at law are her sisters, Ethel Van Duser and Katherine Powers. They are each to receive 50% of the probate assets. Sue Hicks, a daughter of Katherine Powers, was appointed administrator of decedent’s estate. .

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