Estate of Schmidt v. Schmidt

VANDE WALLE, Chief Justice.

[¶ 1] Gerald Schmidt appealed two discovery orders, a clarifying order, and an order interpreting Article III(B) of the Odelia M. Schmidt-Revocable Trust. We affirm.

[¶2] In 1978, Wilson and Odelia Schmidt sold their farmland to their son, Gerald Schmidt, on a contract for deed for $115,000. Wilson died in 1980. During the administration of Wilson’s estate, the IRS determined the sale of farmland to Gerald was a bargain sale, and Wilson’s estate was required to pay a gift tax.

[¶ 3] In 1983, Odelia executed a will and trust agreement. Article III(B) of the trust…