Rider v. Estate of Rider

In this probate action, Carolyn S. Rider (Wife) appeals a probate court order that held $304,082.46 of mutual fund shares were part of the estate of her husband, Charles G. Rider (Decedent). Wife argues the probate court erred in reasoning the shares were not transferred to her as a gift prior to Decedent’s death because (1) Decedent entered an agency agreement with his agent, Wachovia Bank (Wachovia), that provided “prior actions” of Decedent and Wachovia were not affected by Decedent’s death; (2) Decedent issued an entitlement order regarding the shares before his death that made the…