In Re the Estate of Hill

Appellant Louanne Woodford (Louanne) appeals the decision of the Sixteenth Judicial District Court, Garfield County, holding that two disputed bank accounts were the property of Lou E. Hill’s probate estate, and further holding that Lou E. Hill (Hill) had not intended to leave the disputed accounts to Louanne as his joint tenant with right of survivorship. We reverse and remand.

ISSUES

The following issues are presented on appeal:

1. Did the District Court err in concluding that the disputed bank accounts were assets of Hill’s probate estate and not joint accounts with rights of survivorship…