Estate of McEndaffer v. McEndaffer

Petitioner, Ludmilla McEndaffer, administratrix of the estate of her late husband, Donald M. McEndaffer, sought review of the decision of the court of appeals in In re Estate McEndaffer, 36 Colo.App. 393, 543 P.2d 535, which awarded decedent’s first wife, respondent Anna Mae McEndaffer, the proceeds of certain life insurance policies. We granted certiorari and now reverse the court of appeals’ decision.

The facts are fully set forth in the opinion of the court of appeals. In brief, the record shows that Donald M. and Anna Mae McEndaffer were divorced on August 11, 1970. The divorce decree…