Byrd v. Lanahan

OPINION

By the Court,

Young, C. J.:

This appeal involves the disposition of the proceeds of a savings account established by Thomas J. Lanahan, deceased. Thomas executed a will in 1966 that devised and bequeathed all property owned by him, both real and personal, to his wife, Irene Lanahan, respondent and executrix of Thomas’ estate. In November 1983, Thomas opened a $50,000 savings account at Nevada Savings and Loan Association (NSLA) in his name only. In November 1984, this account became a one-year certificate that was renewed for one year in November 1985. In September 1986, Thomas executed…