In Re the Estate of Haneberg

The opinion of the court was delivered by:

Abbott, J.:

This is a consolidated appeal from an order admitting Marie Haneberg’s will and codicil to probate. The district court admitted the will and codicil to probate after finding that appellant Arnold Reinert, the decedent’s nephew, had failed in his burden of proving “suspicious circumstances” and undue influence by certain will beneficiaries. Appellant Florence Haneberg Briney also appeals the district court’s finding that the devise to her twin sister, Francis Haneberg Ervin, lapsed when Francis predeceased Marie.

Marie Haneberg died testate…