In Re Garrity's Estate

This case involved questions presented in a petition for letters of administration with the will annexed of the estate of William E. Garrity, deceased. The petition alleged that William E. Garrity died January 24, 1944, and left an estate consisting of community property subject to administration of a probable value of twenty-six thousand dollars; that the petitioner, Eleanor M. Garrity, was his widow; and that the other heirs were Richard Garrity, brother, William Garrity, father, and Lucille Garrity, mother.

It was further alleged that Mr. Garrity died testate, having executed his will…