Matter of Estate of Furmanski
Court of Appeals of Wisconsin
1Opinion of the CourtNettesheim, J.
Dale Furmanski appeals from a decision and order of the probate court holding that Melissa A. Furmanski is the sole beneficiary of a living trust created by the deceased, LeRoy J. Furmanski. We reverse the court's ruling. We remand for further proceedings.
FACTS
The relevant facts and history are not in dispute. Melissa A. Furmanski and her father, Dale Furmanski, are the adverse parties to this appeal. LeRoy J. Furmanski, the deceased, was Dale's father and Melissa's grandfather. Dale is incompetent. As a result, LeRoy obtained legal custody of Melissa during his lifetime. Dale is represented…
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