Legal Opinion

Estate of Reichel

California Court of Appeal

Decided October 17, 1972No. Civ. 30609PublishedCited by 7 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion

KANE, J.

A single issue, but one of first impression, is presented by this appeal from a portion of an order settling an executor’s account and report.

The Facts

Curt R. Reichel died on or about April 11, 1969. The devisees and legatees named in his will are his wife (appellant herein) and his daughter. On June 16, 1970 several specific legacies including (1) $10,000 in cash and (2) his family residence were distributed to appellant by a judgment of preliminary distribution. In making distribution of this property, the respondent executor deducted from the $10,000 bequest, among other…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Kalt v. YoungworthCalifornia Supreme Court · 1940
  2. Layous v. Monterey County Trust & Savings BankCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1952
  3. Estate of BixbyCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1956
  4. Estate of DolleyCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1968
  5. Estate of MillerCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1968

3Cited by7 opinions

  1. Johnson v. MartinDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1989
  2. Lemp v. KetoDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1996
  3. Estate of TaylorCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1973
  4. Taylor v. Crippled Children's SocietyCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1973
  5. Applebay v. Security Pacific National BankCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1975

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