In Re the Estate of Drinkwater

George and Edith Drinkwater were married nearly 40 years. No children were born of that marriage. Each had been married previously, and each had separate property, which separate status was maintained during their marriage.

Evelyn Wright, a neighbor, who was unrelated to either George or Edith Drinkwater, became their housekeeper in 1972. In 1975 Mrs. Wright was appointed guardian of the person and estate of Edith Drinkwater. The next year, on July 4,1976, George Drinkwater died testate, leaving a separate estate of nearly one-half million dollars. By the terms of his will he gave all of his…