Trusts and Estates — life estates — damages

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Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Civil

Trusts and Estates — life estates — damages

Ronald Fischer, David Fischer and Cynthia Yeung (collectively, the Fischers), brought suit against the Estate of Karen Fischer and Barry Hansen, Karen’s surviving husband, to recover for damages caused to real property that Karen previously held a life estate interest in and in which the Fischers had remainder interests, and for property taxes and assessment on that property, which Karen failed to pay during the tenure of her life estate. The Fischers appeal an order dismissing Hansen from the suit, and an order of summary judgment in favor of the Estate. We affirm the order dismissing Hansen, but reverse the order of summary judgment in favor of the Estate. Not recommended for publication in the official reports.

2012AP1173 Fischer, et al. v. Estate of Karen K. Fischer

Dist IV, Wood County, Brazeau, J., Sherman, J.

Attorneys: For Appellant: Fischer, Ronald D., pro se; Fischer, David A., pro se; Yeung, Cynthia A., pro se; For Respondent: Hill, Kenneth M., Wisconsin Rapids