Fisher v. Barnes

Opinion by

Judge ROY.

In this probate proceeding, Lawrence Barnes (the legatee) appeals the trial court's order finding that Sky Dancer (the decedent) died intestate, and appointing the decedent's mother, Laura J. Fisher (the heir), as personal representative of the decedent's estate. We affirm.

The decedent died in December 1997 of gunshot wounds. The cireumstances of her death prompted an investigation during which the investigating officers allegedly took into possession the original copy of a document which purported to be her last will and testament (the "Will").

Thereafter, an attorney…