In Re Probate Appeal of Mikoshi

Opinion

The defendant, Richard Cappiello, appeals from the judgment of the Superior Court sustaining the appeal of the plaintiff, Doreen L. Mikoshi, individually and as executrix of the estate of Vincent James Cappiello (decedent), 1 from the order and decree of the Probate Court for the district of Stamford. On appeal, the defendant claims that the Superior Court improperly concluded that (1) the decedent had made an inter vivos monetary gift to the plaintiff and (2) there was sufficient evidence establishing that the plaintiff was a joint owner of the funds at issue. We disagree and,…