Moss v. Moss

JERRY L. GOODMAN, Judge.

¶ 1 James Douglas Moss (Brother) appeals the trial court’s July 31, 2006, order which found Judy Gayle Moss (Sister) retained a life estate in property owned by Brother and which divided partnership assets between the two. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand with directions.

FACTS

¶ 2 The siblings’ parents owned 149 acres in Murray County. Calvin, their Father, held fee title to 3/4 (three-quarters) of the property with the remaining 1/4 (one-quarter) held in joint tenancy with Letha, their Mother. 1 They had 11 children when Father died intestate in 1985. His…