In Re the Estate of Van Den Boom

OPINION

HUSPENI, * Judge.

Gary Van Den Boom appeals from the district court’s order directing personal representative Robert Janzen to sell the family homestead to pay administrative debts of the estate. In his will, Thomas J. Van Den Boom granted his wife, Arlene Van Den Boom, a life estate in the homestead, with a remainder interest in decedent’s four children. Gary Van Den Boom argues: (1) the personal representative cannot defeat the interests of the remaindermen by selling the homestead; (2) the homestead is not subject to administrative debts; and (3) he is entitled We agree and reverse…