Matter of Estate of Palmer

A motion to determine the existence of a joint tenancy was filed in the probate proceedings in the District Court of Park County. An appeal was taken from the order determining that the checking account, cattle, cattle brands and brokerage account did not pass to the surviving partner in his capacity as surviving joint tenant. We affirm the District Court:

The issues are:

1. Did the District Court err in holding that the bank checking account in the names of William Palmer and Robert Palmer as joint tenants was partnership property?

2. Did the District Court err in holding that the cattle…