Layous v. Monterey County Trust & Savings Bank

This appeal is from an order determining heirship.

Christina Lynn, a widow aged about 86 years, died testate on November 26, 1949. Her estate consisted of a ranch of 300.19 acres near King City, appraised at $18,500; $669.68 in cash; $300 unpaid rent due her; bank stock valued at $86.75 and household furniture and personal effects valued at $200, making a total estate of $19,756.43 as appraised.

Creditors’ claims allowed, approved and paid aggregate $5,848.44, of which $4,638.69 was a debt owed to respondent secured by a deed of trust on the ranch, $279.10 expenses of the last illness, $881.45…