In Re the Estate of Laue

[¶ 1.] Dale Laue (Dale) appeals from the circuit court’s order for complete settlement of the estate of Doris Laue (Doris). We affirm.

Facts and Procedural History

[¶ 2.] Doris, a widow and resident of Custer County, South Dakota, died testate on February 8, 2004. She had three sons: Dale, Bryan, and Wayne. Wayne predeceased Doris in 2000, leaving three children of his own living in California. Wayne had been divorced and, at the time of his death, his property was placed in a trust for the benefit of his three children. There were four co-trustees of the trust including Wayne’s brother, Bryan.

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