In re the Estate of Gaines

Paul R. Gaines died February 4, 1987, leaving Audrey U. Gaines as surviving spouse Mrs. Gaines was incompetent. Richard Small was appointed executor of Paul Gaines' estate on February 12, 1987.

Ruth Hall, guardian of Audrey U. Gaines, filed a notice of disability on February 25, 1987, requesting the appointment of a commissioner Daniel Williams was appointed commissionerfor the purpose of reporting to the court concerning the election of the surviving spouse on May 21, 1987.

Prior to an inventory of the estate having been filed, the commissioner filed his report on July 22,1987. The report…