Goldberg v. Bloch
California Supreme Court
1Opinion of the CourtGibson, C. J.
This is an appeal from an order admitting to probate, as the will of Helene I. Bloch, a holographic instrument which was found after her death in a safety deposit box held by her and her sister as joint tenants. The document, which appeared on two sides of an envelope, was dated and was written entirely in decedent’s own hand. The portions of the writing which were admitted to probate are as follows :*
“My executor shall be Sally Goldberg (sister) who shall employ counsel & pay expenses from estate to fight any action which may be taken by said husband Julius J Bloch 8/24/48
Bonds belonging…
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