Legal Opinion
In Re Estate of Chadwick
Supreme Court of Iowa
Decided July 26, 1956No. 48933PublishedCited by 12 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtOliver, J.
The issue in this case is the proper construction of the joint will of Walter Chadwick and his wife, May G. Chadwick, made in 1950. May Chadwick died in August 1952. Walter Chadwick died in October 1952. Carl J. Spaeth was appointed executor of the will for each estate. The joint will provides:
First. For the payment of debts, etc.
Second and Third. A life estate for the survivor in the entire estate of the other, such estate to become the property of Carl J. Spaeth if the survivor should remarry.
“Fourth. It is our joint wish and will that upon the termination of the aforesaid life estate, and…
2Cases cited9 opinions
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- Kruger v. KruegerCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1942
- Obetz v. Boatmen's Nat. Bank of St. LouisSupreme Court of Missouri · 1950
- Bryant v. BryantSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1930
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3Cited by12 opinions
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