Legal Opinion

In Re King's Estate

Washington Supreme Court

Decided July 8, 1927No. 20537. Department OnePublishedCited by 10 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtFrench, J.

Thomas J. King died leaving a will which was probated in King county, Washington, the essential parts of which, in so far as this controversy is concerned, are as follows:

The first and second paragraphs nominate and appoint an executor; direct the payment of debts, etc.

“Third. I- give, devise and bequeath to my son, William H. King, one fifth of all my estate of which I may die seized or possessed, of every kind and character, both real and personal, and wheresoever the same may be situated, or to which I shall be entitled at the time of my death, to have and to hold forever.
“Fourth. Having…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Rona v. MeierSupreme Court of Iowa · 1878
  2. Lanigan v. MilesWashington Supreme Court · 1918
  3. Bank of Charleston v. DowlingSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1898

3Cited by10 opinions

  1. Cowles v. MatthewsWashington Supreme Court · 1939
  2. In RE MacADAMS'ESTATEWashington Supreme Court · 1954
  3. In Re Milton's EstateWashington Supreme Court · 1956
  4. In Re Estate of BrooksCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1978
  5. Hagan v. MuirCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1937

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