In Re Roberts'estate

— The question presented is whether decedent’s divorced wife is entitled under the court’s decree to the continuance of monthly allowances, after his death so as to be a valid claim against his estate. Although this question is not new and has received the consideration of many courts including our own, the exact problems raised here have not been passed upon in Iowa. Eaised in this appeal is the question of whether the court has the power to provide for a continuation of alimony payments after the death of the one charged unless it is made pursuant to an agreement or stipulation between the…