Whalen v. Webster

This is a proceeding under section 1664 of the Code of Civil Procedure, to determine the succession to the estate of George Roach, deceased.

The plaintiff, Margaret Copsey, now deceased, was the surviving widow of George Roach. He died testate and his will was duly probated. His estate consisted entirely of community property. The right to succeed to said estate depends upon the effect of the following clauses of his will:—

“Thirdly: I give and bequeath to my wife, Margaret Roach, all and singular my property, real and personal, wherever situated, and all moneys belonging to me of which I may…