In Re the Estate of Button

Larson, J.:

David Button appeals from the trial court’s determination that monies transferred to him by his now-deceased parents were loans owned by his parents as joint tenants with the right of survivorship which are to be set off against his distributive share of the estate of his mother, Aileen Button.

David, Damon, and Darcy Button are the only children of Robert and Aileen Button.

Over a period of several years, Robert transferred money from his and Aileen’s joint tenancy with right of survivorship bank accounts to all three sons. Damon and Darcy understood the monies received were loans,…