Ayers v. Shaffer

Present: Kinser, C.J., and Lemons, Goodwyn, Millette, Mims, and Powell, JJ., and Koontz, S.J. SHARA AYERS, ET AL. OPINION BY v. Record No. 122043 SENIOR JUSTICE LAWRENCE L. KOONTZ, JR. September 12, 2013 TONI L. SHAFFER, ET AL. FROM THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF BRISTOL Sage B. Johnson, Judge In this appeal, we consider whether the circuit court erred in sustaining a demurrer to an amended complaint alleging that certain inter vivos financial transfers, which significantly reduced a decedent's estate, were the result of undue influence exercised by persons in confidential relationships…