In re the Estate of Snell

OPINION AND ORDER

GARY P. SULLIVAN, Chief Justice.

BRIEF FACTUAL OVERVIEW AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Lucille Lulu Davis Snell (hereafter “Lucille” or “decedent”) was the mother of five children; four daughters, Agnes Ward, Margaret Big Leggins, Rosemary Mor-sette and Edna Grey Hawk (hereafter “Agnes”, “Margaret”, “Rosemary” and “Edna”, individually and/or collectively as “contestants”) and one son, Levi James Snell (hereafter “Levi” or “proponent”). On October 26, 1995, at the age of 87, Lucille executed a will appointing Levi, as her personal representative and primary beneficiary. The will was…