Decedent gave instructions to attorney for the preparation of a will, but she died in the hospital without signing the will because COVID-19 protocols prevented her attorney or others from delivering the will to her for her signature, and so … Continue reading
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The daughter of the decedent did not prove ownership of precious metals that were in the decedent’s home at the of his death because she was the only witness to an alleged gift by the decedent to her during her … Continue reading
Majority shareholder at a shareholder meeting resigned his presidency, stated that he was taking an extended vacation, and stated that, if he died, he relinquished all of his shares to the officers and directors of the company. Court found that … Continue reading
Bank accounts in joint names of decedent and daughter became property of daughter upon decedent’s death, and estate did not meet its burden of proving a gift by daughter to estate. Boyce Estate, 4 Fid.Rep.3d 193 (O.C. Del. 2014) (Opinion by … Continue reading
Shortly before decedent’s death, decedent deposited proceeds from the sale of his business into a bank account in joint names with his wife (tenancy by the entirety), from whom he was separated, and then promptly withdrew the money, placing it … Continue reading