Grochowski v. Larson

Patricia L. Grochowski has appealed from an order denying her claim for $40,000 from the estate of her mother, Ruth M. Larson (the decedent). Grochowski's claim was based on Article One, Section A, of the decedent's will, which gave the decedent's "tangible personal property wherever located" to her surviving children in equal shares. The sole issue on appeal is whether the decedent's bank accounts, certificates of deposit, annuity and trust proceeds, plus cash in the amount of $477.11, constituted tangible personal property. We agree with the trial court that under Wisconsin law these items…