In Re Estate of Blom

Lorraine Blom died November 7, 1988. Karl Blom, as executor of her estate, filed a citation to recover the proceeds of a money market account held in joint tenancy by decedent and respondent, Linda Usher. Respondent appeals the trial court’s order that she turn over the balance of the account to the estate.

In 1987, decedent had cancer and her condition was slowly deteriorating. She was estranged from her only son, Karl. Respondent was a cousin of decedent. In January 1987, decedent executed a will naming respondent as primary beneficiary and executor. On June 20, 1987, decedent created a…