Xydias v. Adamson

VALLÉE, J.

Appeal by Anthony J. Xydias, executor of the will of Marina A. Xydias, from an order of the probate court quieting title to a parcel of real property in her devisees and against his claims in his individual capacity.

Marina A. Xydias, a resident of Los Angeles, died testate on September 26, 1943, in Manila, Philippine Islands. Her will was admitted to probate in the Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles and letters testamentary issued to Anthony. The will bequeathed and devised all of her property to Anthony for life, remainder to Sofia G. Adamson, her daughter by a prior…