Estate of Taylor

VAN DYKE, P. J.

This is an appeal from a decree determining that all of the property owned by Jacob Earl Taylor when he died on June 30, 1957, vested in his stepdaughter, Pat Kelley, except for five specific bequests of $1.00 each to his three daughters, appellants herein, and to three stepdaughters, including Pat Kelley, respondent. During the probate of Taylor’s estate, appellants petitioned the court for an order determining their interest in their father’s estate, and from the ensuing decree they take this appeal.

Taylor’s holographic will reads as follows:

(face side of document)

‘ ‘ this is my last will on April 18th 1957

I Jacob Earl Taylor

leaves to Earline Taylor 1.00

Imogene Taylor 1.00

Lois Taylor 1.00

Lela Wilson 1.00

Ila Harrs 1.00

Pat Kelly 1.00

this is my last will

Jacob Earl Taylor”

(reverse side of document)

“the house hole furnishing and lot Ranch at Olinda Cash in Bank & Lots pick up car goes to my Step Daughter Pat Kelly She will take will take care of what I have told her. I am in my right mind I Sign

Jacob Earl Taylor”

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At the time Taylor made his will his property consisted of a ranch at Olinda, which was subject to a contract of sale, a bank account, a home in Anderson, household furniture, and a pickup truck. After making his will he sold his home in Anderson for $12,000. Out of the proceeds of sale he purchased a house and lot in Redding, paying $6,000 therefor. The balance he deposited in a savings account in the Bank of America. After making his will he received the balance of the purchase price of the Olinda ranch and conveyed the property to the purchaser. When he died his property consisted of the house and lot in Redding, the savings account, approximately $4,000 in a checking account, household furniture, and a pickup.