Capitol Savings Bank v. Snelson

ALBERT A. RIEDERER, Judge.

Dorothy Snelson appeals from the trial court’s judgment granting her a one-half interest and her niece and nephew, Car-leen Wood and Kenneth Allen, a one-half interest in each of two certificates of deposit. Finding that Snelson owned both certificates of deposit in joint tenancy with right of survivorship with her late brother at the time of his death, we hold that Snelson is the owner of the full amount of the proceeds of both certificates of deposit.

Factual Background

Logan and Maude Allen-were the parents of Dorothy Avonelle Snelson and Va-cil Allen. On March 28,…