Security Pacific National Bank v. Zahn

Opinion

JEFFERSON, J.

Margarete Clara Zahn (also known as Margaret Zahn), Paul Zahn and Otto Zahn, three first cousins of the decedent who reside in Germany, appeal from the judgment (decree determining interest in estate) or order of distribution.1

Esther Louisa Zahn, a lifelong spinster, died on August 3, 1967, leaving *110a holographic will dated May 12, 1960, which was duly admitted to probate on September 1, 1967. Security Pacific National Bank (formerly Security First National Bank, previously known as Farmers and Merchants National Bank) was appointed executor of her estate which had an…