In the Matter of: Frank G. Barton, Jr., Patricia Levine v. Estate of Frank G. Barton, Jr.

IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF TENNESSEE AT JACKSON September 20, 2005 Session IN THE MATTER OF: FRANK G. BARTON, JR., deceased. PATRICIA LEVINE v. ESTATE of FRANK G. BARTON, JR. An Appeal from the Probate Court for Shelby County No. C0007922 Donn Southern, Judge No. W2004-02913-COA-R3-CV - Filed December 28, 2005 This is a claim against an estate. The claimant and the decedent had a romantic relationship. After the decedent’s death, the claimant filed a claim against the decedent’s estate, based on alleged promises of financial support by the decedent in the course of their relationship. The…