In Re Rudell Estate

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• concluding that “the presence of a filed gift tax return” is not conclusive evidence that a gift was made, however such a return may serve as evidence “tend[ing] to show that a gift has been made . . . .”
• explaining that “[i]n general, a complete or substantial failure of consideration may justify the rescission of a 5 “Although MCR 7.215(C)(1
• stating that “to satisfy the statute of frauds, the writing or memorandum must be certain and definite with respect to all essential terms of the transaction”
• noting the absence of a gift tax return was not conclusive evidence that property was not gifted

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