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Strong v. Holden

The averring witnesses testified that the decedent was of sound mind and able to answer questions regarding the value of her assets, the identity of family members and friends, and her scheme of disposition.

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Doris Reeves executed her last will in the intensive care unit of a hospital two days before she died. The will makes several specific bequests to friends, neighbors, and caregivers. The residue —the majority of the estateis left in three equal parts to Robert Holden, a longtime friend of Reeves and her husband who predeceased her, James Joslin, Reeves’ brother, and Janet Nunnelle, a stepdaughter. Three subscribing witnesses, two lawyers and a paralegal, all of whom were employed by the Law Office of Ruthann P. Lacey, P.C., witnessed Reeves sign the will. Holden offered the will for probate. Joslin filed a caveat to the will and the parties filed cross-motions for summary judgment. The probate court granted propounder’s motion, denied caveator’s motion, and entered an order

admitting the will to probate. Caveator1 appeals.

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