Anderson v. Application & Claim of Stason & Knoepfler

The decedent, David 0. Anderson, died testate on June 20, 1932. His widow was named in the will as executrix. Claimants, who are attorneys at law, had acted in some matters as attorneys for the decedent during his lifetime. Subsequent to his death the will was probated, and the widow was appointed and qualified as executrix. The legal services required in the doing of these things were rendered by claimants, with the knowledge and active assistance of the widow, if not under a specific contract of employment for that purpose. On the 14th day of July, 1932, the executrix filed an application…