Osterneck Ex Rel. Estate of Osterneck v. Osterneck

Shirley Osterneck appeals the master in equity’s ruling that Myles Osterneck is the owner of property formerly owned by his parents, David and Gertrude Osterneck (Father and Moth er). Shirley disputes the master’s reliance on a purported family agreement between Mother and her children, and the allowance of testimony by Rhoda Osterneck, Father and Mother’s daughter-in-law. We affirm.

FACTS

Father died testate on November 9, 1986, survived by Mother and their three sons: Robert, Guy Kenneth, and Myles. Father’s will named Myles and Robert as co-executors; however, Robert declined to serve.…