In Re Estate of Burkland

Lawrence Einar Burkland died in Cowlitz County, Washington on September 17, 1970. The next day Margaret L. Hill petitioned the Cowlitz County Superior Court to admit to probate a document entitled Last Will and Testament of Lawrence Einar Burkland dated July 31, 1970, by the terms of which Mrs. Hill was appointed personal representative and was designated sole beneficiary. The will was admitted to probate as the last will of the decedent and Margaret L. Hill was confirmed as the personal representative. She executed her oath and letters testamentary were issued to her.

On November 20, 1970,…