Siegel v. Boldt

Opinion

ALDRICH, J.

I

INTRODUCTION

Appellant Kevin O’Grady asserts he has valid assignments entitling him to a percentage of the inheritance of respondents Connie Boldt, Frank *916Hernandez, and Ignacio Hernandez. Respondents are the half siblings of deceased Guadalupe Molino (deceased).1

O’Grady appeals from a summary judgment rendered by the probate court holding that the assignments are not enforceable because they are void. We affirm.

II

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

1. The initial facts

On June 30, 1995, deceased executed her last will. She left $100,000 to her longtime friend, Seymour Cohen…