Gabriel v. Gabriel

OPINION

BAKER, Judge.

This case illustrates the importance of utilizing professionals, memorializing purported understandings between the parties, and properly “keeping the books” of a business. Unfortunately, we know all too well from our experience as judicial officers, that many individuals conduct their business affairs in the manner in which the parties have in this instance.

Appellant-respondent/intervenor Joni K. Gabriel (Joni), the personal representative of the Estate of Eugene A. Gabriel, Jr., (Tony) appeals the trial court’s judgment in favor of appellee-petitioner Loretta Gabriel…