Mrs. Ila Mae Krueger, Petitioner v. Mrs. Exa Williams, Respondent

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court held that the probate court's order approving the inventory was appealable and reversed both the trial court and Court of Civil Appeals, directing that the $5,000 portion of the certificate proceeds be treated as a community asset. The Court also concluded that the phrase “payable to the survivor” does not create a joint tenancy with right of survivorship, placing the burden on a claimant to prove such intent.