Matter of Estate of Donovan

This is an appeal from an order of the district court, Toole County, the Hon. R. D. McPhillips, district judge, denying a claim to jewelry allegedly passing under a will.

Appellant is Viola Riordan, a legatee under the will of Mrs. Etha Waneta Donovan, deceased. Respondent is Bernice Dahl Lutz, executrix of the estate.

Mrs. Donovan, a resident of Toole County, died on June 12, 1973 leaving a will that she personally drafted dated May 29, 1973. Her estate is appraised in excess of $340,000 and passes to numerous friends and relatives under the terms of her will.

The dispute in this case revolves…