Nails v. Rebhan

Johnson, Chief Judge.

Clifford Winecoff executed his will on October 27, 1992. The will directs, upon Winecoff’s death, that Karlene Carver receive $10,000, that Louise Nails receive $25,000 plus all Winecoff’s real estate and personal property, and that Dorothy Rebhan, Winecoff’s sister, receive the rest of his money. On the day that he executed the will, Winecoff also signed a document giving Nails, a neighbor and caregiver, a general power of attorney over his affairs.

On July 1, 1993, two days before his death, Winecoff became ill, and Nails took him to see his doctor. After the doctor…