Nestor v. Ward

Brenda Nestor appeals a final judgment holding her personally liable for outstanding payments due to Tracy Posner Ward pursuant to a settlement agreement. Nestor contends the final judgment improperly altered an arbitration award that interpreted the agreement. We reverse in part and affirm in part.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Victor Posner died in 2002. His will made Nestor, a friend and business associate, his chief beneficiary and the personal representative of his estate. Ward, Pos-ner’s daughter, on behalf of herself and her daughter, filed lawsuits challenging the will and the allocation…