Estate of Hanson

Richard Hanson died intestate and without children on June 18, 1952. Thereafter, his next of kin, referred to herein as the “husband’s relatives,” filed a petition in the probate proceedings, claiming to be the heirs of Richard entitled to the distribution of his estate. This petition was opposed by contestants, all of whom are the next of kin of Richard’s predeceased wife. The administratrix of Richard’s estate is included in this group. They will hereafter be referred to as the “wife’s relatives.” It was their contention that certain portions of Richard’s estate had been acquired with…