Onofrio v. Johnston & Sasser, P.A.

Shirley Onofrio, as personal representative of the Estate of Elna N. Vincent (Vincent), appeals a final order in a probate proceeding that denied her request for the return of fees paid to a law firm who represented a personal representative under a will that was found invalid because of undue influence.

Vincent died on April 12, 1994 and Harold Laushway, a non-relative, produced her will dated March 4, 1994 (1994 Will) under which he was the sole beneficiary and personal representative. Laushway retained Johnston & Sasser, P.A. (J & S) to represent him in the estate proceedings.

Onofrio filed…