Matter of Estate of Boldt

UHLENHOPP, Justice.

This appeal involves the construction of a will with reference to the disposition of joint tenancy property. Our review is de novo. Oxley v. Oxley, 262 N.W.2d 144, 147 (Iowa 1978).

The following appears from the documents and testimony in evidence. Mary K. Boldt, testatrix, owned accounts in financial institutions as well as real estate and tangible personal property. She was survived by two daughters, Jeanne and Fried-erike. At the time of her death, most of her accounts were in joint tenancy with Friederike; testatrix had provided the money in the accounts.

Testatrix had…