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Wills, Trusts & Estates Keyed to Gallanis
Hurley v. Hurley
Citation:
309 N.W.2d 225 (Mich. Ct. App. 1981)Facts
On September 26, 1966, Maybelle Hurley, defendant’s mother and a resident of Missouri, executed a will in Missouri. The will devised approximately one-half of her estate in a spendthrift trust for James. He was to receive all income from the trust during his lifetime with the principal passing upon James’ death into trusts for James’ two daughters, Linda Kay and Cherri Ann, the decedent’s granddaughters. Plaintiff and defendant were divorced in Missouri approximately six years before the decedent executed her will. The decedent did not provide for plaintiff in her will. In 1970, decedent moved from Missouri to Michigan where she remained until her death in 1978. Defendant, James Hurley, moved from Missouri and presently resides in California. He failed to maintain his child support payments.
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