Brown v. Saleski

Opinion

HUFFMAN, ACTING P. J.

Gilbert A. Brown, executor of the will of Lila Demos Shannon (also known as Lila King Demos), appeals on behalf of Lila’s estate from an order of the probate court denying her petition for determination of heirship as an omitted spouse under Probate Code1 section 6560 in the estate of Russell Donovan Shannon. We reverse.

Factual and Procedural Background

On January 25, 1974, Russell, an unmarried widower, executed his last will and testament, naming his daughter, Beatrice Marie Saleski, executrix and sole beneficiary. The will also provided his grandson, Donald…