In re the Estate of Beck

The question involved here is whether two so-called “ Totten Trusts ” were revoked by the last will and testament of the decedent.

Elizabeth Beck, also known as Elizabeth Culbertson, died August 21, 1939, leaving a last will and testament, which was duly admitted to probate. She left her surviving two sisters, the appellant and the respondent. Her entire estate, aside from jewelry of nominal value, consisted of two certain accounts in savings banks totaling about $4,700. These accounts were in her name, in trust for the appellant. By her will she gave the appellant only five dollars, stating…