Challman v. Challman

This action comes up on appeal by George M. Challman, Jr., the adopted son and beneficiary under the will of George M. Challman, Sr., who died March 20, 1951, from the “Decree Determining Interest in Estate,” dated and filed May 11, 1953, and entered May 25, 1953, as follows:

“That Helen M. Challman, as surviving spouse, was not provided for in the last will of George M. Challman, Sr., Deceased, nor was she mentioned therein in such way as to show an intention not to provide for her.

“That pursuant to the provisions of Probate Code Section 70, the will and codicil of deceased are revoked as to…