Gustafson v. Fogleman

SNELL, Justice.

The executor of Augusta Gustafson’s estate and decedent’s surviving children filed an application for authority to sell real estate in Augusta Gustafson’s estate. The trial court denied the application. From this ruling this appeal ensued. We affirm.

I. Background Facts and Proceedings

Augusta Gustafson and August Gustafson had four children: Rune, Stewart, Bert, and Gladys. August died on November 8, 1977 and was survived by his wife Augusta. Augusta died on March 7, 1984 and was survived by her four children. Under the will of Augusta, the four children were to receive equal…