In Re Estate of Meyer

Appellant, James W. Meyer, and appellant’s mother, Margaret A. Meyer, were listed as co-owners of a joint and survivorship account, number 33872, at the Home Federal Savings and Loan Association in Hamilton, Ohio. On August 8, 1986, Meyer withdrew the proceeds and closed the account. Three days later, Margaret A. Meyer died. Her will was offered for probate and on December 23, 1986, Meyer was named executor of the estate. In accordance with his duties as executor, Meyer filed an inventory and schedule of assets. This inventory, which was accepted by the probate court without objection, did…