Cripps v. Larsen

Opinion

KING, J.

In this case we hold that a devise to two siblings lapsed because they predeceased the testator and left no issue, and their shares passed to the other devisees in proportion to those devisees’ other interests in the estate. Claudia Larsen appeals from an order determining entitlement to distribution of the estate of Ethel lone Begley. We reverse.

Begley died in 1985. She had executed a holographic will in 1960. The will stated, “All of my real estate and personal property is to sold and be divided share and share alike between my two Sisters Lulu L Bolton, Lena S Ford, and one…