Matter of Estate of Lutz

MESCHKE, Justice.

[¶ 1] Lavilla Lutz appeals two summary judgments, one dismissing her creditor’s claim for her extraordinary services to Emanuel Lutz before his death, and another dismissing her petition for an elective share and exempt allowances from Emanuel’s estate. Lavilla also appeals an order approving the distribution of Emanuel’s estate. We reverse and remand for trial of Lavilla’s claims and for reconsideration of distribution of the estate.

I. Background

[¶ 2] Lavilla and Emanuel met in 1983 when she was age fifty-three and he almost sixty. Lavilla moved into Emanuel’s home in 1985.…