Schwartz v. Ecker

PIERCE, P.

—The appeal is from an order in proceedings to determine heirship in the estate of the above-named decedent who died intestate. The order determined that respondent Bernice Schwartz, stepdaughter of decedent, only-daughter and sole heir of his predeceased wife Mabel, was entitled to distribution of the entire estate of . said decedent under the provisions of Probate Code section 228. The order was made on petition of Bernice Schwartz. The blood relatives of decedent, represented by appellant Walter N. Ecker, individually and as administrator of the estate of decedent John P. Ecker,…