Wanamaker v. Wanamaker

Opinion

FLEMING, J.

This is a proceeding in probate for appointment of an administrator with will annexed in the estate of Robert Wanamaker, deceased. Jeff Wanamaker, deceased’s son, appeals those parts of an order which denied his petitions for appointment of himself or his nominee and granted the petition of deceased’s wife, respondent Ada Carr Wanamaker, for appointment of her nominee.

Robert Wanamaker, a Nevada resident, died in an airplane crash in November 1972. He disposed of his $2 Vi million estate in a brief holographic will:

“Pasadena, Cal.

“July 31, 1969

“I, Robert Wanamaker, declare…