In Re Estate of Lobe

OPINION

NIERENGARTEN, Judge.

This is an appeal from a trial court order disallowing appellant Matthew Smith’s claim against respondent Beverly E. Lobe’s estate.

FACTS

Appellant Matthew Smith filed a claim against the estate of Beverly E. Lobe for $36,250.00, an amount allegedly loaned Lobe by Smith over a 5-year period during her lifetime. Evidence of the loan was limited to testimony of and records maintained by Smith and testimony of a longtime friend of Smith who observed money passing between Smith and Lobe. There was no written evidence of debt. At the time of the alleged loans, Smith and…