In re the Will of James Paul Allen

ZACHARY, Judge.

*692 Hope Paiyton Robinson and Christian Ann Robinson (the caveators) appeal from an order granting summary judgment in favor of Melvin Ray Woolard (the propounder). On appeal, the caveators argue that the trial court erred by ruling that handwritten notes on a will executed by James Paul Allen (the decedent) constituted a valid holographic codicil to the decedent's will. We conclude that the caveators' argument has merit.

I. Factual and Procedural Background

On 29 August 2002, the decedent executed a typewritten will drafted by Mr. William Mayo, an attorney who represented the…