Ashton v. Ashton

OPINION

BENCH, Judge:

Ruth Elizabeth Ashton appeals the trial court’s decision to include in Kenneth Dale Ashton’s estate property that was jointly held by her and Mr. Ashton. We reverse in part, and remand.

FACTS

Mr. and Mrs. Ashton were married in August 1985. Mr. Ashton had four adult children from a previous marriage and Mrs. Ashton had three adult children from a previous marriage. During their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Ashton held title to various properties as joint tenants, tenants in common, or in their individual names. Mr. Ashton died on January 5, 1989.

Following Mr. Ashton’s death, the…