Cowan v. Cowan

¶1 The issue on appeal is whether the District Court’s dismissal of the Cowans’ and Twila’s complaint was incorrect as a matter of law? We affirm.

Factual and Procedural Background

¶2 Elmer and Pauline Cowan (the Cowans) are the parents of Twila Smith (Twila) and Arden Cowan (Arden). Arden was married to Kathy Cowan (Kathy). Kathy and Arden separated in 2000 and eventually divorced after approximately eleven years of marriage. The Cowans contend that they transferred certain property to Kathy as trustee for the care of their son Arden who is disabled from polio. The District Court dismissed…