In Re Estate of Jackson

The decedent’s son, the administrator of her estate, brought a proceeding to recover real property purportedly belonging to the estate. The decedent’s two daughters and son-in-law contended the decedent granted the property to the daughters in a quitclaim deed two weeks prior to her death. The trial court granted partial summary judgment for the son and declared the deed invalid. The daughters and son-in-law appeal that decision. We affirm.

FACTS

The decedent, Carolyn J. Jackson, died intestate on May 4, 2002. She left as heirs two daughters, Kimberly R. Jackson and Stephanie M. Tyler, and one…