Legal Opinion

Johnstone v. Johnstone

Supreme Court of Iowa

Decided September 27, 1971No. 54523PublishedCited by 4 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

STUART, Justice.

This is a will contest. Edward K. John-stone of Keokuk died testate on December 31, 1966. By the terms of his will executed December 31, 1965, testator gave a few small specific bequests including $100 each to the son born of his first marriage, Lewis K. Johnstone, contestant herein, and his second wife’s adopted daughter, Marilyn G. Youmans King. Half of the balance of testator’s estate was left to his second wife, Helen S. Johnstone, outright. The other half was left in trust with Mrs. Johnstone having the income for life. Upon her death, 10% of the remaining estate is to go…

2Cases cited21 opinions

  1. Kuehn v. KuehnWisconsin Supreme Court · 1960
  2. Cory v. Ankeny State BankSupreme Court of Iowa · 1969
  3. In Re Estate of John TelsrowSupreme Court of Iowa · 1946
  4. Zinkula v. ZinkulaSupreme Court of Iowa · 1915
  5. In Re Estate of AnkenySupreme Court of Iowa · 1947

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3Cited by4 opinions

  1. Matter of Estate of HermSupreme Court of Iowa · 1979
  2. William L. Burkhalter v. Steven P. BurkhalterSupreme Court of Iowa · 2013
  3. Frazier v. State Central Savings BankSupreme Court of Iowa · 1974
  4. Matter of Estate of BearbowerCourt of Appeals of Iowa · 1985

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