Bogert v. Davis

Opinion

PUGLIA, P. J.

Appellant Caroline B. Bogert (Bogert) appeals from an order of the superior court denying her petition for distribution of assets escheated to the state from the estate of John C. Besch (decedent). As decedent’s next of kin, Bogert contends she is entitled to unclaimed funds devised to an individual whose whereabouts are unknown. We disagree and shall affirm.

Decedent died testate in 1974, leaving funds to his foster daughter Jean Celaya (Celaya). Because Celaya could not be located, the funds were delivered to the county treasurer pursuant to Probate Code section 1060.…