Burkholder Ex Rel. Burkholder v. Burkholder

WHITE, Judge.

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Robert J. Burkholder (R.J.) sought termination of joint tenancies held with his son, Edward Burkholder (Edward), on a certificate of deposit, a 1991 Buick automobile, and a church savings bond. While the termination action was pending, R.J. died and the personal representative of his estate was substituted as a party. Thereafter, Edward filed a separate suit contesting his father’s will and alleging conversion of personal property by his brother, William Lawrence Burkholder. The cases were consolidated for trial, and the trial judge granted termination of the joint tenancies,…