In Re Estate of Lamplaugh

After the death of Edward Lamplaugh, Deborah Carter deposited two checks written to her on Lamplaugh’s account at Adams Bank & Trust (the Bank). Upon learning of Lamplaugh’s death and contacting the pay-on-death beneficiary of Lamplaugh’s account, the Bank reversed the transaction and placed a hold on Lamplaugh’s account. Carter filed a claim against the estate of Lamplaugh for the amount of the checks, and the county court granted the claim in full. The successor personal representative of the estate appeals the judgment of the county court. For the reasons that follow, we affirm.

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