Army v. Everett

Opinion

WRIGHT, C. J.

Elsie Wells Germond died testate on June 9, 1962. Her will left all her property to her sister, Jessie E. Nulsen, and provided that “In the event of the demise of my sister . . . prior to distribution to her of my estate . . . , my Executor [Earl A. Everett] . . . shall convert my estate and the whole thereof into cash, and from the proceeds thereof, pay to and distribute the same [to 10 named charities in specified fractional shares.]” Mrs. Nulsen did not survive distribution. She died 22Vá months after the death of Mrs. Germond. Mrs. Nulsen’s will named Mr. Everett as…