Estate of Ramsey

Jean Wienk and Margaret J. Phelps appeal from a decree rendered in probate approving assignments by appellants of their interests as residuary legatees of the estate of Olyn D. Ramsey, deceased, and ordering distribution to the assignee when partial, ratable or final distribution should be made.

Norman Carlton, the assignee, filed a petition alleging that each of said assignors was entitled under the will of decedent to receive one-sixth of the residue of the estate and that they had assigned their interests to him. He sought approval of the assignments pursuant to section 1020.1 of the…