Clear and convincing evidence indicated that a will was executed under undue influence and while the testator suffered from a weakened mental state. The court affirmed the order declaring the will invalid. This case involved the... Continue Reading
Petitioners failed to demonstrate that decedent lacked sufficient mental capacity to execute a new will where they produced no medical evidence to support the claim and they themselves had decedent sign an attorney contingency... Continue Reading
Orphans’ court properly imposed a surcharge on appellant former executrix for her failure to administer decedent’s estate with reasonableness and prudence where estate attorney embezzled estate funds. Decedent’s former... Continue Reading
After a person dies, his/her Will is offered for probate by the Personal Representative/Executor named in the Will. The Register of Wills determines the sufficiency of the Will. Specifically, the Will is reviewed to determine... Continue Reading
Decedent’s daughter had probable cause to file this will contest where decedent abruptly changed her estate documents and substituted the agent under her existing a power of attorney during a period in which she suffered from... Continue Reading