In re Estate of Hixon

This is an appeal from a dower judgment against the estate of William Day Hixon. Appellants, decedent’s children by a former marriage, and appellee, decedent’s widow, have all assigned error in this court. We have considered each point which they have raised and believe some to be of merit.

Prior to the hearing on assignment of dower, the court awarded a family allowance of $400 to appellee and $3800 to appellants. Subsequently in assigning dower, the court subtracted $400 from appellee’s dower share. Both sides contend that this calculation was wrong, citing In re Gilbert’s Estate, 160 Fla.…