Meyer v. Schwartz

STERNBERG, Judge.

In this intra-family dispute, Edith Schwartz Meyer appeals from summary judgment granted in favor of the estate of Martyn Schwartz, her brother. She contends that she was entitled to a trial on the merits of her claims of breach of fiduciary duty and fraudulent concealment. We affirm.

Edith and Martyn were beneficiaries of a family trust which provided that on the death of the income beneficiary, their mother, the assets would be divided equally between them. During the life of the trust, Martyn managed the real estate owned by the trust and Edith was co-trustee.

Their mother…