In Re Estate of Potthoff

NATURE OF CASE

The county court for Red Willow County determined that Lloyd E. Potthoff did not sever the joint tenancies in personal and real property he held with his estranged wife, Elvira M. Potthoff, by the execution of two documents entitled “Notice of Severance of Joint Tenancy.” Marianne K. Potthoff, the daughter of Lloyd and Elvira, appeals the county court’s decision.

BACKGROUND

Lloyd filed a petition for dissolution of marriage from Elvira, and, on May 28, 2002, the district court for Red Willow County issued an order prohibiting Lloyd and Elvira from “transferring, encumbering,…