Legal Opinion

Willis v. Estate of Tosh

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided August 19, 1996No. 35979-7-IPublishedCited by 11 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtBaker, C.J.

Rita Willis, the Estate of Arthur Tosh, and Norma Jean Schmidt, Administratrix (hereinafter collectively Willis) appeal the trial court’s decisions regarding the distribution of Tosh’s estate. Because the purported amendment to Tosh’s living trust giving Phyllis Christenson a fee simple interest in the duplex is invalid, we reverse the trial court’s decision on that issue and remand for redetermination of attorney fees between Willis and Christenson. Because Willis has failed to substantiate a claim against Security Benefits, Inc., we affirm in all respects the court’s award of attorney fees…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. Cowiche Canyon Conservancy v. BosleyWashington Supreme Court · 1992
  2. Beckmann v. Spokane Transit AuthorityWashington Supreme Court · 1987
  3. Schmerer v. DarcyCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1996
  4. Estate of McCartyCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1962
  5. Kingston Lumber Supply Co. v. High Tech Development Inc.Court of Appeals of Washington · 1988

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3Cited by11 opinions

  1. Manary v. AndersonWashington Supreme Court · 2013
  2. Woodruff v. SpenceCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1997
  3. In re the Estate of BernardCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2014
  4. Garten v. DaleyCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2004
  5. Target National Bank v. HigginsCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2014

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