Estate of Bisignano

Summary

The court affirmed the probate court’s denial of Exile Brewing Company’s attempt to intervene in reopened estates and to vacate, dismiss, and close them. Exile was only a potential debtor, its property defenses could be litigated in the separate civil action, and the probate court’s reopening orders did not determine the existence or inheritability of the asserted rights. The court also affirmed the denial of attorney fees because Exile’s arguments had a reasonable legal and factual basis and did not warrant sanctions.