Gunness v. LaMont

This is an appeal from an order denying probate of a will, and the sole question to be determined is whether the will was properly attested by two witnesses in compliance with section 50 of the Probate Code.

The instrument, which was typewritten, reads as follows:

“June 19, 1950

‘ ‘ To Whom it May Concern:

“I, Daniel Everett LaMont, do hereby bequeath my estate and its entire residue to my sister, Bella LaMont, of the home address.

“My sister, Bella LaMont, and my nephew, Fred C. Smith, 523 Cecil St., Monterey Park, Calif., whose signatures appear below are to jointly administer the estate without…