Lazzaroni
Lazzaroni v. Larson
Opinion
Lead Opinion
Elkington, J.
*281 Opinion
Judith A. Larson {Larson), a daughter of the above-named conservatee, Doris Romo, appeals from (1) the “Order for approval and confirmation of will for Doris Romo (Prob. Code, §2580) entered in this action on January 25, 1984,” and from (2) the “Order of the court entered on May 8, 1984, ordering revocation of the Doris Romo 1981 Trust and return of property by Judith A. Larson, Trustee.”
Doris Romo was injured physically and mentally in an automobile accident during the year 1976. She had previously executed her will, disposing of an estate of approximately $1 million. In the year 1981, she executed another will, as well as an inter vivos trust naming Larson as trustee. In 1982, Larson petitioned the probate court to be appointed conservator of the person and estate of her mother, Doris Romo. The petition was opposed by two other daughters and a family member, named Linda Lazzaroni, Jackie Souza, and Mike Romo. Following a hearing, Wells Fargo Bank was named conservator of Doris Romo’s estate, and Linda Lazzaroni, Jackie Souza, and Mike Romo, conservators of her person. And proceedings were taken in the conservatorship to set aside the 1981 will and the inter vivos…