In Re Estate of Collicott

This appeal presents a question of proper pleading under sections 12066 and 12-067 of the Code.

The decedent herein died testate on June 5, 1936. His widow filed a petition for probate of his will. The will was admitted to probate, and the widow confirmed as executrix. She elected to take under the will, filed inventory, applied for and was granted a widow’s allowance. The will contained a bequest to appellant, only son of decedent, in the amount of $1,000 and devised and bequeathed the balance of the estate to the widow. • The widow was represented, as executrix, by the law firm of Deacon,…