Matter of Estate of Griffin

This case involves the resolution of an entitlement to part of an estate (auto parts business) on a motion for summary judgment. The decedent’s son, Barry Griffin, appeals the order of the Montana Fifth Judicial District Court, Jefferson County, granting summary judgment to the decedent’s surviving spouse, Jeri Griffin. The District Court held that the surviving spouse’s renunciation of her interest in the estate and an agreement between the surviving spouse and son, purporting to transfer her daughter’s interest to the son, were null and void. We affirm.

The issues on appeal are:(1) Did the…