In re Estate of Kurrle
Michigan Court of Appeals
No. 295841, 2011 WL 1198198 (2011)
- Written by Salina Kennedy, JD
Facts
Donna Mae Kurrle signed a will and a corresponding quitclaim deed leaving all her property to one of her sons, Jeffrey Kamidoi (defendant) and disinheriting her other two sons. Jeffrey had lived with Kurrle for 13 years, she had made him her joint bank-account holder, and she had granted him financial power of attorney. Although Kurrle’s mental state was compromised, Jeffrey obtained a notary and a witness and was present when Kurrle signed the will and the deed. Jeffrey later hid from family members the fact that Kurrle had signed the documents, and witnesses reported that Jeffrey had manipulated Kurrle into signing the documents. After Kurrle’s death, one of the disinherited sons, Brian Kamidoi (plaintiff) petitioned to have the documents set aside based on undue influence. The probate court granted the petition, and Jeffrey appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Per curiam)
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