Bose v. Bose

This probate matter comes before the court on appeal from an order overruling objections of appellant to the final account of respondent, its designation of heirship and ordering distribution of the estate in accordance therewith.

The Howard Topness family consisted of Howard Topness, his wife Clara Bose Topness, and their minor daughter Tina Topness, age nine. The family resided in Corvallis, Oregon, where Mr. Topness was employed as a company accountant. Mrs. Topness had been employed at Oregon State University but had left her employment there several years prior to devote her time to being…