Murphy v. Estate of Murphy

Mary A. Murphy died on November 7, 1979. Her will bequeathed one-half of her estate to her son, William Casey. Her will provided that the other one-half of her estate was to be held in trust by William’s wife, Eileen M. Casey (Eileen), for the benefit of the deceased’s other son, Francis Murphy (Francis), petitioner-appellant in this appeal. The will designated Eileen as the executrix and testamentary trustee.

In issue here are three joint tenancy accounts of the deceased, Mary A. Murphy, and her son, William Casey, the surviving joint tenant:(1) Taiman Federal Savings & Loan Association of…