In Re the Estate of Broderick

Buser, J.:

Margaret R. Puls, an heir-at-law of the decedent, Esther A. Broderick, appeals the district court’s ruling denying her motion for the production of Broderick’s medical records and granting the petition for the probate of Broderick’s will. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand with directions.

Factual and Procedural Background

In 1993, Esther R. Broderick executed her will. She bequeathed her stocks and bonds to her three nephews, Geary E. Ludwig, Jr., Dale W. Ludwig, and Gene R. Ludwig. The residuary of her estate was bequeathed to those same three nephews and two nieces,…