In Re Yokom's Estate

George E. Yokom, a long-time resident of the city of Port Huron, died on January 21, 1947, leaving no last will and testament. Mary Postill Yokom, claimant. and appellee, sometimes referred to as May M. Postill, representing herself to be Yokom’s widow, filed a petition for the probate of bis estate, which was granted and she was appointed administratrix.

Later, Butberford M. Yokom, appellant herein, one of the 8 first cousins of the deceased, sought vacation of the probate order and a determination of the heirs of the decedent. The probate court refused to vacate the order and determined that…