Estate of Cook

Opinion

BRAY, J. *

Petitioner and appellant Connie M. Marks appeals from a judgment of the Monterey County Superior Court.

Issues Presented

1. The probate court had jurisdiction to resolve the claims of appellant.

2. The order is appealable.

3. There is substantial evidence to uphold the court’s determination that the assignment was not fraudulent.

4. The court correctly held that the entire amount of the bank’s claim had priority over appellant’s lien.

Record

On February 16, 1974, Otto Cook died leaving a will and codicil which provided for a legacy to his son Dr. Christopher Cook of $25,000 cash and…