In RE ESTATE OF ROTH v. Roth

This is a citation proceeding by the Administrator, John Roth, for the recovery of the proceeds of four savings accounts alleged to have been the property of Anna C. Roth, hereinafter referred to as the decedent. After hearing, the court entered an order directing the respondent, Henry R. Roth, decedent’s son, to pay over to the estate the sum of $11,805.16, plus increments. It is from this order that respondent appeals.

The respondent contends that he is the owner of the monies in the joint accounts by reason of an absolute gift of the funds by the decedent prior to her death. However, the…