In re Estate of Phillips

WALDEN, Judge.

This appeal deals with the administration of an estate in the county judge’s court.

It was there ordered that letters of administration be issued to a bank. This order was appealed. At issue is the decedent’s place of domicile at the time of his death and, assuming it was the State of Florida, the preference as concerns the appointment of the administrator.

The sole heir at law and next of kin is the minor son of the decedent, about five years of age. Successfully petitioning for the issuance of the letters and arrayed on one side of this appeal is the mother and natural guardian…