In re the Estate of Jones

Donald L. Corbin, Justice.

Bertha Jones appeals an order of Polk County Probate Court establishing her dower interest in her late husband’s estate. We have jurisdiction since resolution of the issues presented in this appeal requires interpretation of our statutes on the assignment of dower and curtesy. Ark. Sup. Ct. R. 1-2(a)(3).

The facts of this case are virtually undisputed. Bertha Jones is the widow of Kenneth Jones, who died intestate. In addition to his wife, the decedent was survived by his only son David Paul Jones. David Paul Jones' was named administrator of his father’s estate. This…