MacE v. Loetel

HAROLD L. LOWENSTEIN, Judge.

Karen Mace, personal representative of Gladys A. Rupard’s estate, filed a petition for discovery of assets, Section 473.340, 1 alleging that David Loetel unlawfully obtained money from Rupard prior to her death. The trial court entered judgment against Loetel, finding that he acquired $83,500 as “the result of either undue influence or fraudulent acts.” Loetel now appeals.

Facts

Rupard was a ninety-four year-old widow who was befriended by Loetel, fifty-five, late in life. 2 Loetel had been familiar with the Rupard family since the early 1970s, as his parents weré…