Farrell v. Wylie

By Judge William H. Ledbetter, Jr.

In this chancery suit, a 95-year-old woman seeks rescission of a deed of gift that she made to her nephew.

Facts

John D. Wylie, a Spotsylvania County resident, died on July 25,1995. His wife and two brothers predeceased him. He had no children. Thus, he was survived by a sister, Anesta R. Farrell, of Bronx, New York, a nephew, and a niece.

His will, dated September 6,1990, was probated on September 15,1995, and the designated co-executrixes qualified to administer the estate.

Pertinent here, Farrell is a beneficiary under the terms of the will; the nephew is not.

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