Ralston v. Kagarise

This is an appeal from a decree entered in a proceeding to determine heirship.

The decedent died testate in Los Angeles County, leaving as his next of kin and heirs at law two grandsons. The pertinent provisions of his will, of which the respondent is the duly appointed and acting executor, read as follows:

“I give and bequeath in trust to L. R. Kagarise ...... my entire property at my death, both Real and Personal, wherever this property may be situated, and I hereby give and bequeath to the said L. R. Kagarise absolute authority to dispose of this my entire estate as he may see fit.......

“I…