Sintz v. Stone

The executor of the estate of John Woodson Stone, Jr. ("the Estate"), appeals from a judgment setting aside certain transfers of real property and vesting title in the appellee, Helen Lucylle Stone. We reverse and remand.

The issue is whether a transfer of real property by deed made in contemplation of divorce is valid although the divorce was never obtained.

John Woodson Stone, Jr., and Helen Lucylle Stone were married in November 1970. During the marriage, the couple acquired four parcels of real property, which they held jointly with the right of survivorship. In September 1985, in…