Carter v. Carter

SUBSTITUTE OPINION

THE COURT’S PRIOR OPINION NO. 17

DATED FEBRUARY 23, 2006 IS HEREBY WITHDRAWN

SCHROEDER, Chief Justice.

This case involves a dispute over the distribution of Joseph Carter’s estate. At issue are the effects of a will and subsequent trust executed by Joseph Carter.

I

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Joseph and Neta Carter were married December 27, 1977, in California. It was a second marriage for both. Joseph had five children from his first marriage and Neta had four children from her first marriage. Together, Joseph and Neta did not have any children. They remained married until…