In re the Estate of Merklinger

OPINION OF THE COURT

Peter N. Wells, S.

This petition for probate presents a case of first impression to this court. The testator died on May 12, 1992. His last will and testament is dated January 2, 1992. The testator did not sign his last will and testament himself, but rather directed his attorney, in the presence of two attesting witnesses to sign *903his name for him. Beneath this signature is typed the testator’s name, followed by the words "signed and executed at his direction by Ralph J. Vitiello, Esq.” The attorney did not sign his own name, nor did he affix his residence address to the…