Legal Opinion
In Re Eckert's Estate
Washington Supreme Court
Decided August 20, 1942No. 28683PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMillard, J.
Adam Eckert, of Mason county, this state, executed his last will and testament November 29, 1924. He died November 28, 1934, leaving surviving him his widow, Sarah A. Eckert, and five children, whose names are as follows: Walter O. Eckert, Fanny M. Eckert Forck, Lottie Eckert Deabill, Ruth Eckert Howard, and Harry B. Eckert.
Adam Eckert made the following disposition of his estate:
“I hereby give, devise and bequeath unto my wife, Sarah A. Eckert, as and for her sole use and benefit, all my real and personal property of which I am now possessed, or may hereafter acquire, to use, apply, sell and…
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