Chesnin v. Fischler

Martin Fischler and Zeni Fischler, his wife, appeal a superior court judgment entered after a bench trial resolving a number of issues arising out of the probate of the estate of Bertha Siegel. We affirm.

Facts

Bertha Siegel died February 15, 1981. She was survived by her husband, Nathan Siegel. All of their property was community property. In her will, Bertha bequeathed her one-half of the community property to her sister, Zeni Fischler. Nathan was appointed executor of Bertha's estate, and on July 21, 1981, he filed a petition for an award in lieu of homestead.

During the marriage, Bertha had…