Seidlitz v. Eames

STERNBERG, Judge.

Patricia Ann Seidlitz, the widow of Ernest D. Seidlitz (Seidlitz), filed an action seeking a declaratory judgment that she was entitled to the proceeds of two insurance policies on the life of her deceased husband. The court instead awarded the proceeds to Sandra K. Becker Eames, and Kenneth R. Becker (the Becker children) as contingent beneficiaries and successor-owners. Their mother, Katherine M. Becker (Katherine), had killed Seidlitz. Plaintiff appeals, and we affirm.

Before Seidlitz’ death, Katherine had been involved in a fourteen and one-half year romantic relationship…