Schmelz v. Schmelz

This appeal is from an order setting apart a homestead to the surviving widow.

The decedent died September 30, 1962, leaving surviving his widow. Included in the property owned by the decedent were two pieces of real property. One was a multiple dwelling, consisting of four rental units in Huntington Park, California, which was held in joint tenancy with the surviving spouse, the income from which was $1,600 per year. The other real property owned by decedent was located in South Gate, California. This was the separate property of the decedent and consisted of eight units on one lot (two…