Trost v. Zachary N. (In re Zachary N.)

OPINION GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND DENYING DEFENDANTS’ CROSS MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

JAMES D. GREGG, Bankruptcy Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION & ISSUE PRESENTED.

This adversary proceeding arises from a longstanding family dispute between Sherry Trost (the “Plaintiff’) and her stepson and his wife, Zachary and Kimberly Trost, (collectively, the “Defendants”). The dis*142pute involves ownership of videotapes and other memorabilia from a television show, Michigan Outdoors, that was created and operated by Fred Trost (“Fred”), Sherry’s husband and Zachary’s father.1 The Plaintiff…