Davis v. Irwin

Opinion

ASHBY, J.

Joan L.Davis, as executrix of the estate of Priscilla Kolda, deceased, appeals from an order of the probate court. Decedent died April 23, 1978. Her holographic will disposed of her house as follows: “My property shall go to Joan Davis, a friend, as long as she wishes to live here. Should she decease or not live at the premise of 1077 Alta Pine Lane, Altadena, it will revert to my sister, Mrs. Mary Ann Irwin [respondent].” Certain additional language in the will, which authorizes Joan Davis to sell the property, was excised from the will by order of the court on February 20,…