Legal Opinion
In Re Estate of Lyman
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided December 4, 1972No. 1194-1PublishedCited by 33 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtHorowitz, C.J.
This appeal is concerned principally with the validity of a will of community property which disposes of that property in a manner contrary to the provisions of an earlier executed community property agreement under RCW 26.16.120.
Ralph W. Lyman and Jannie M. Lyman were married on February 14, 1959. On January 6, 1964, the Lymans executed an “Agreement as to Status of Community Property” under RCW 26.16.120. At the same time, they each executed a will leaving their respective property to the other. These wills are not here involved.
On September 11, 1970, after two prior separations, Jannie M.…
2Cases cited10 opinions
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