Morse v. Williams

Ennis, J. *

Facts

Appellant Myrtle Williams appeals from a judgment denying her claim for moneys contained in joint bank accounts with right of survivorship. We affirm.

In 1966, Marvin Tucker and Altha Tucker, husband and wife, executed a statutory community property agreement. The agreement provided that all community property would, upon the death of either spouse, pass to the surviving spouse.

The Tuckers decided to separate in early 1973. In February of that year, the Tuckers simultaneously executed a joint and mutual will and a separation agreement entitled Division of Community Property.…