R.M. v. L.C.

OPINION

HATHAWAY, Judge.

We are called upon in this appeal to decide whether a juvenile who murdered his father may inherit from the victim’s estate. In this case of first impression in Arizona, we hold that he cannot.

The mother of the juvenile, as guardian ad litem, appeals from a summary judgment entered in favor of the personal representative precluding the juvenile from receiving benefits or property. A.R.S. § 14-2803 provides that an heir who murders the decedent is not entitled to inherit.

The juvenile contends summary judgment was not proper in view of A.R.S. § 8-207(C), which provides:

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