In Re Estate of Elliott

David and Marlene DeFreest appeal from a judgment of the Washington Superior Court disallowing their claim against the estate of Eugenie Elliott for debts incurred by her husband, George Elliott. We affirm.

I

George Elliott and Eugenie Elliott were husband and wife at all times material herein. As a result of Alzheimer’s disease, Mrs. Elliott became incompetent in 1974, and in September of 1978, the Washington Probate Court appointed George Elliott her guardian. He continued in this capacity until his death in August of 1983. Eugenie Elliott died in October of 1983.

During the summer of 1978,…