Russo v. Ross

This is an appeal from an order granting a defense motion for a summary judgment which was entered below in a probate matter involving a will contest. We have jurisdiction to entertain this appeal as one taken from a final order. Art. V, § 4(b)(1), Fla. Const.; Fla.R.P. & G.P. 5.100.

On February 25, 1987, the decedent, Edna Fine, executed a will leaving her entire estate to her aunt, Mildred Sears. Upon decedent’s demise, William Ross, alternate personal representative under the will, petitioned for admission of the will to probate; appellants, decedent’s remaining aunts and uncle, contested…