Estate of Brehmer
Wisconsin Supreme Court
1Opinion of the CourtConnor T. Hansen, J.
It is well established that in order to void a will because of undue influence, the objector must prove four elements:
Susceptibility — a person who is susceptible of being unduly influenced by the person charged with exercising undue influence.
Opportunity — the opportunity of the person charged to exercise such influence on the susceptible person to procure the improper favor.
Disposition — a disposition on the part of the party charged to influence unduly such susceptible person for the purpose of procuring an improper favor either for himself or another.
Coveted Result — a result caused by,…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Will of Ball v. BostonWisconsin Supreme Court · 1913
- Freitag v. SolversonWisconsin Supreme Court · 1960
- Guldhaug v. MartinWisconsin Supreme Court · 1957
- Estate of YahnWisconsin Supreme Court · 1951
3Cited by17 opinions
- In Matter of Estate of BeckerWisconsin Supreme Court · 1977
- Estate of KomarrWisconsin Supreme Court · 1970
- Estate of Hamm v. JenkinsWisconsin Supreme Court · 1975
- Bethesda Church v. MenningWisconsin Supreme Court · 1976
- Estate of McGonigalWisconsin Supreme Court · 1970
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