In re Estate of Devoe

OPINION BY

SHOGAN, J.:

Appellant, James B. Mooney (“Mooney”), appeals from the order of the Orphans’ Court in this matter involving the Estate of Richard A. Devoe (“Decedent”). After careful review, we reverse and remand for proceedings consistent with this Opinion.

We summarize the history of this case as follows. Mooney and Decedent were, at one time, domestic partners. In March of 1998, they purchased a residence at North Second Street in Harrisburg (“the Residence”) as joint tenants with the right of survivorship. On September 5, 2008, Decedent secured, through HSBC Mortgage Corporation, a…