Gilson v. Knouf

The will of Huston G. Knouf, late a resident of Cass county, directed the executor to convert the assets of the estate “into cash or good interest bearing securities” and, after making full provision for the payment of certain devises and specific bequests, provided “that the income if sufficient and if not sufficient then such amount of said estate as shall be necessary be paid to my beloved wife for her maintenance and support during the remainder of her natural life.” The present proceeding was initiated in the probate court by the petition of the former widow, now Mrs. Gilson, praying for…