In re the Estate of Brown

OPINION OF THE COURT

C. Raymond Radigan, J.

The within motion to dismiss the petition heretofore served by the temporary administratrix to determine title to real property is disposed of as follows.

Prior to their deaths, Diane and George Brown held title to *573certain real property as tenants by the entirety. It appears without dispute that Diane Brown died by the hand of her husband, who shortly thereafter took his own life. In the circumstances, an issue is presented whether George Brown has forfeited his right to succeed to any property interest by reason of his wife’s death (Riggs v Palmer,…