Matter of Estate of Eastman

Edward Eastman appeals an order of the Clark County Superior Court admitting his father's will to probate as "a valid will". He contends that deletions from the will resulting in a change in the testamentary plan were ineffective because the deletions were made without the benefit of the testators' acknowledgment before witnesses. We agree and, consequently, reverse and remand with directions to the trial court to admit the will to probate as originally executed and witnessed.

Wilfred Eastman executed a will in August of 1963. In it he left everything to his wife, Colleen. The will provided…