A decedent’s will expressly devised his residence to one of his sons, and the Dead Man’s Rule precluded the admissibility of contrary statements by the decedent. The court granted a motion by the devisee to exclude other... Continue Reading
When respondent created an irrevocable trust naming himself and two of his six siblings as beneficiaries and transferred decedent’s property into the trust under his power of attorney, effectively disinheriting his other... Continue Reading
The parties did not reach an agreement regarding the renewal of an employment contract because no meeting of the minds occurred. Defendants were entitled to judgment as a matter of law. Plaintiff was a medical oncologist... Continue Reading
The executor of the estate at issue was not entitled to a commission charged where his unexplained delay in activity resulted in this relatively simple estate remaining open and where he failed to provide testimony to establish... Continue Reading
Where the evidence established that defendants executed a business loan agreement and promissory note under seal, the 20-year statute of limitations set forth in 42 Pa.C.S. 5529 for actions brought upon an instrument under seal... Continue Reading