Estate of Sorensen

The heirs of S. P. A. Sorensen, deceased, claim the assets of his estate. The appeal is from a decree which determines, inter alia, that distribution must be made to the State of California for failure of the heirs “to appear and demand the property within five years from the date of succession” as required by section 1026 of the Probate Code.

Sorensen died intestate in 1934. His only heirs were three sisters and a brother, all of whom were nonresident aliens within the meaning of the statute. About 15 years later, bank accounts in his name were found which, with interest, amounted to $1,150.

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