In re the Estate of O'Neil

John D. Bennett, S.

The real property in this proceeding has been sold and the proceeds held in escrow pending the determination of a claim made by John A. Snyder that he and his family have a life estate in the proceeds resulting from the sale of such real estate.

The basis of the claim is a letter from the decedent to her daughter, the mother of the claimant, John A. Snyder, reading as follows:

‘ ‘ Dear Tess: 7 April 1955

John and family are welcome to live as long as they wish in the G-arden City house as long as they wish.

Mother,

ORVA M. ONEIL ”.

On the evidence presented, the court holds that…